FaNaTic Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 I have to remove the flywheel rotor to adjust the ignition timing of my 188 Alpina. What is the best way to lock the flywheel rotation? I don’t have a flywheel holder (strap tool). Is it appropriate to use the holes in the rotor to put a bracket (to the frame for example) for blocking? Thank's for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Yes as long as nothing protrudes inside as it could damage the stator. It's a normal thing to undo the nut with an impact driver/rattle gun. As for tools to ergonomically hold it still while you tighten the nut, an adjustable two-pin wrench works on just about every magneto flywheel I've had to work on. I find it better than a strap tool. Something like this: https://www.maxiloc.com.au/product/amf-adjustable-pin-wrench-758/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaNaTic Posted August 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Finally, it was easy to unscrew the central nut. I did a bracket between flywheel and frame. But now, I can't extract the flywheel despite using a good flywheel puller M33x1.5. Any trick to help? Do you use an impact driver/rattle gun for this too? Would a bearing ball at the contact surface make it easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl ekblom Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 You need a flywheel puller to extract the flywheel You may need an impact gun, for the central bolt, at the extractor. Be careful not to destroy the threads, I think the risk is low, when disassembly. You may need something between the crankshaft threads and central bult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaNaTic Posted August 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 I got it by heating the flywheel center with an electric heater gun. Thank you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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