Sulfer Creek
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I am having trouble getting the flywheel off my 044. Are the holes in the flywheel threaded? I have a puller but cant grab anything. I tried a bock of wood and a hammer but I hate hitting the crank like that.
Stihl 044 lywheel
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homelitejim
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Thread the nut on the crank just enough so you won't hit the crank and smack it on the nut. Just hit it hard enough to pop off the flywheel not knock the crank out the other side of the saw.
oscar4883
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There is a specific puller that should be used. It threads into the flywheel around where the nut is. If you look closely you will see the threads. If you plan on ding a few saws the puller is a must have. If you are doing just this one I would have the shop pull the flywheel. You can get the flywheel off using other methods, but IMO there is too much risk of damage.
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Better yet, use the proper puller that threads into the flywheel and then the bolt runs down to push on the crank popping the flywheel off easily.
Pioneerguy600
Pioneerguy600
splitpost
Nothing but 32:1
you need a puller like this,saves a lot of grief
homelitejim
Full of Scrap
you need a puller like this,saves a lot of grief
Thank you for your post. I will be making that puller today. Rep sent.
sawbid
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you can also apply heat to the flywheel. the aluminum will expand faster than steel. use a pencil torch if you have one...don't use an insane amount of heat either...doesn't need to be "red hot". that may cause the flywheel to warp.
Sulfer Creek
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044 Flywheel
Thank so much for all the advice.
Thank so much for all the advice.
Trigger-Time
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If you don't have the correct puller, Buy one.
Or take it to a dealer with starter off.
I would think any dealer would do it for less than $5 or a cup of joe.
I would go to dealer and buy a chain or two, then say.
I have my saw in the truck/car and need to get the fly wheel pulled off.
If you have starter off and it nice and clean dealer may do it free.
Why do you need to pull fly wheel?
TT
Or take it to a dealer with starter off.
I would think any dealer would do it for less than $5 or a cup of joe.
I would go to dealer and buy a chain or two, then say.
I have my saw in the truck/car and need to get the fly wheel pulled off.
If you have starter off and it nice and clean dealer may do it free.
Why do you need to pull fly wheel?
TT
