Flywheel on 1945 model A

[Buck Durham]

A few weeks ago I removed the flywheel to clean and paint the back side. Before I removed it I noticed that the flywheel was sticking out past the end of the crank about 1/2 inch with plans to mount it back in a flush position. I put it back on yesterday and the flywheel still sticks past the end of the crank about 3/16 of an inch. I did not use any external force because I cleaned all the splines and there is not any tension on the 2 flywheel bolts that would provide any resistance to it sliding further in on the crank. Any suggestions as to what I should do would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[Mark-Ia]

Is the drive pin for the oil slinger engaged in the small notch? That would keep it from going all the way on.

 

[Greenday]

I agree with Mark that the oil slinger is not in the right position.

 

[Buck Durham]

Mark, I forgot to mention it is a hand start. Also,I marked the flywheel position on the crank before removal and I know it was re-installed in the exact same position. When we put the flywheel back on yesterday my brother and I talked about the key/pin in the flywheel and if it needed to slide into the slot at the base of the crank where it exits the housing. I think this is what you are referencing as it appears to be a solid ring except for a small gap in one place. I can say for sure it was not engaged before removal. Thanks for your help.....will check it out. Buck

 

[Mark-Ia]

You can turn that oil slinger to align with the flywheel. It doesn't need to be timed. Now would be a good time to install a new crankshaft oil seal that fits in that oil slinger. Part# D2124R

 

[Buck Durham]

Mark, I have another question. When we removed the flywheel one of the splines on the end of the crank had what appeared to be a little set screw. We didn't do anything to it, but I was wondering what purpose does it serve? It sticks up above the spline about 1/8 of an inch.

 

[kendak]

a service manual would help you get the flywheel right & also help you find the seat ,steering wheel & clutch

 

[Mark-Ia]

It helps you to put the flywheel back on the correct spline. You'll notice the flywheel has a deeper spline.