Removing flywheel from Johnson Model MD-38

[ERROL STILLINGS]

Trying to remove the flywheel from this little 1.1hp motor.  It has a recoil, and removing that, the dome containing the little springs seems to be a part of the flywheel. Anyhow

the usual 3 holes that I use to install a harmonic balancer are not there.  I don’t want to pry on top of the magneto, and not sure how to remove the flywheel, as there is no spark.

Any ideas?

[Buccaneer]

Do a search for “Poppers” and you should see on on this site.
Basically just a double nut with a bolt screwed into, then
screwed tight onto the crankshaft. Have someone hold
the motor up by the flywheel, while you hit the popper,
and it should come loose in a whack or two.

Prepare to be boarded!

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[Tubs]

Here is a video. You may be able to just
use your flywheel nut if the threads go all
the way trough and are long enough.
Tubs.

https://youtu.be/RWgE9XiIBnk

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[ERROL STILLINGS]

Thanks alot.  Yes, the Johnson nut goes thru, and I will use that.  Have to get a bolt with the right thread tomorrow, and get that flywheel off

that little 1.1hp motor.  Appreciate your help.

[ERROL STILLINGS]

Got the bolt, and did the popper thing.  It worked quickly and easily.  Thanks to both of you.

[Author]

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