Ring gear Briggs

jewfzr · 04-23-2009, 03:40 PM

I need to change out the ring starter gear? I'm assuming I need some sort of flywheel puller? Anyone know were I can get one? 15 hp briggs and stratton.

Volt-Schwibe · 04-24-2009, 03:29 AM

The tool i've always used to pull flywheels is just an automotive steering wheel puller, with bolts i bought that match the holes in the flywheel.

Alternately, you can often bang on their sides, (on the strong part) with a wooden mallet, or a rubber or plastic one. this often will pop it loose. Bang on one side, rotate the flywheel 180 degrees, and bang on the other side. Go back and fourth like this a few times before you give up, but whatever you do, don't bang on any of the fins, and don't pry under it, you can crack the engine block, it's not strong right in the spot your prybar would fit.

04-23-2009, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
jewfzr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Ring gear Briggs I need to change out the ring starter gear? I'm assuming I need some sort of flywheel puller? Anyone know were I can get one? 15 hp briggs and stratton.

04-24-2009, 03:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	Re: Ring gear Briggs The tool i've always used to pull flywheels is just an automotive steering wheel puller, with bolts i bought that match the holes in the flywheel. Alternately, you can often bang on their sides, (on the strong part) with a wooden mallet, or a rubber or plastic one. this often will pop it loose. Bang on one side, rotate the flywheel 180 degrees, and bang on the other side. Go back and fourth like this a few times before you give up, but whatever you do, don't bang on any of the fins, and don't pry under it, you can crack the engine block, it's not strong right in the spot your prybar would fit. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature> Last edited by Volt-Schwibe; 04-24-2009 at 03:32 AM.