Weight of MD flywheel

Anonymous-0 · Oct 9, 2010

Can anyone tell me the approximate weight of an MD flywheel? I don't want any surprises when I try to remove it. Any special ways to remove it would be appreciated. Thanks.

Janicholson · Oct 9, 2010

I do not know the exact wt, I do know it is in the area of 75-100lbs. Because the engine must be removed from the torque tube to remove the FW, I would recommend using a lift, cherry picker or come along to handle it. Jim

CNKS · Oct 9, 2010

Put blocks under it, so that when you take the last bolt out it won't fall. I can handle an H flywheel, don't know about the M.

D Slater · Oct 9, 2010

95 pounds approximate. After the bolts are removed the flywheel needs to slide back a little because of 2 dowel pins. Sometimes they will slide off easy and sometimes they are stuck.
Makes it simpler for me if I use 2 longer 1/2 inch fine thread bolts with the heads cut off to remove and install. Screw them in the crank, then after flywheel is free slide it off and down.

John - OH · Oct 9, 2010

Put blocks under it for sure. A helper would be nice. It looks heavy and it is, be ready when it comes loose.

Weight of MD flywheel

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