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2.2
Section 2
Special Tools
Special Tools You Can Make
Flywheel Holding Tool
Flywheel removal and reinstallation becomes a ‘‘snap’’
using a handy holding tool you can make out of a
piece of an old ‘‘junk’’ flywheel ring gear as shown in
Figure 2-2. Using an abrasive cut-off wheel, cut out a
six tooth segment of the ring gear as shown. Grind off
any burrs or sharp edges. The segment can be used in
place of a strap wrench. Invert the segment and place
it between the ignition module bosses on the #1
cylinder so that the tool teeth engage the ring gear
teeth on the flywheel. The bosses will ‘‘lock’’ the tool
and flywheel in position for loosening, tightening, or
removing with a puller.
Figure 2-2. Flywheel Holding Tool.
RTV Silicone Sealant
RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) silicone sealant
is used as a gasket between the crankcase and oil
pan.
Only oxime-based, oil resistant RTV sealants, such as
those listed below, are approved for use. Loctite
®
Nos.
5900 and 5910 are recommended for best sealing
characteristics.
Loctite
®
Ultra Blue 587
Loctite
®
Ultra Copper
Loctite
®
Ultra Black 598
Loctite
®
5900 (Heavy Body)
Loctite
®
5910
NOTE: Always use fresh sealant. Using outdated
sealant can result in leakage.