fly wheel stuck on
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also isn't it important that the engine is at TDC so the c washer doesn't drop and wedge the flywheel?
...apologies if already mentioned just occurred to me when looking this thread.....

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it could also be installed at bdc if im not mistaken mate

when we built my first lump pa showed me how to lap (just like a intake/ex valve) the wheel to match the crank to ensure a good fit works a treat so far..

not had any problems yet.. comes off with only a few turns pre load on the puller and a medium whack with a ball pen hammer right on the ring gear where the starter goes the vibrations resonate and shake it lose

as said already make sure the main bolt is cracked lose then a turn or two out just to give it a little space but maintain lots of threads to keep it from jumping off or worse screwing up the crank threads!

perhaps ive just had a good run?

The C washer wont lock the flywheel solid on the crank. It can drop a little on the Verto center and catch in a groove designed to drain oil away from the friction faces, but the flywheel has at least had to break free from the crank first.