Tools and Aids FLYWHEEL HOLDING TOOL ROCKER ARM/CRANKSHAFT TOOL A fl ywheel holding tool can be made out of an old junk fl ywheel ring gear and used in place of a strap wrench. 1. Using an abrasive cut-off wheel, cut out a six tooth segment of ring gear as shown. 2. Grind off any burrs or sharp edges. 3. Invert segment and place it between ignition bosses on crankcase so tool teeth engage fl ywheel ring gear teeth. Bosses will lock tool and fl ywheel in position for loosening, tightening, or removing with a puller. A spanner wrench to lift rocker arms or turn crankshaft may be made out of an old junk connecting rod. 1. Find a used connecting rod from a 10 HP or larger engine.
Remove and discard rod cap. 2. Remove studs of a Posi-Lock rod or grind off aligning steps of a Command rod, so joint surface is fl at. 3. Find a 1 in. long capscrew with correct thread size to match threads in connecting rod. 4. Use a fl at washer with correct I.D. to slip on capscrew and approximately 1 in. O.D . Assemble capscrew and washer to joint surface of rod. 14 66 690 01 Rev. C KohlerEngines.com