QuestionI have researched this by reviewing similar threads. The problem I am having is that there don't appear to be any holes in the flywheel to accomodate a puller and I don't have any air tools. Is it safe to use a puller that hooks onto the edges of the wheel? This might also be difficult as the crankshaft threaded end is recessed from the face of the wheel and I'm not sure if I'll get a typical puller around. It's quite thick (a few inches) and so the puller hooks need to be widely spaced.
Is there another method? I've read that 2 screwdrivers can be used but I'm not sure about this either because there is a shield behind the flywheel that has a fair bit of give (torque ability is reduced against the soft surface). Hmmmm I'm preplexed and I'm feeling inexperienced.
It's a Craftsman Snowblower, dual stage, model c950-52930-0, 11hp, 31 inch auger. The techumseh engine model number is 143.001103.
Answerthere should be 2 1/4 inch bolt holes on both sides of crank threads.
you need to find a puller which has a slide bar, and threaded shaft in center. it goes up against the crank end, and 2 bolts down into those 1/4 inch bolt holes. a bit of presure on it, and a tap of hammer it will break free.
