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Can you replace flywheel magnets?

Can you replace flywheel magnets?

The flywheel magnet provides an electric charge to the ignition coil, in turn sparking the plug in a small engine. If labeled carefully and close attention is paid to placing the magnets properly, they can be replaced without taking the engine to a mechanic.

Can a flywheel lose magnetism?

Yes, a flywheel can lose it’s magnetism. This is common with old British style rotors. If left on a metal table or allowed to collect metal hardware while sitting they can lose some of their magnetism. If you have the equipment, rotors and flywheels can be recharged.

Can you glue magnets back on flywheel?

The manufacturer usually says to replace the flywheel and never glue the magnets back on.

How do you rejuvenate a magnet?

Magnets that have lost their strength Sometimes you can recharge a magnet that has lost some of its original charge. If you can find a very strong magnet, repeatedly rub it across your weakened magnet. The strong magnet will realign the magnetic domains inside the weakened magnet [source: Luminaltech].

How can you tell if a flywheel magnet is bad?

The magnets as North and South on a Flywheel. They are usually even labeled, at least in most Stihls. If they are no longer N/S, even if they have magnetism, they won’t make a spark.

How do you clean a flywheel?

How to Clean a Flywheel

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap before handling your vehicle’s flywheel.
  2. Spray a light, even coat of brake cleaner on the surface of the flywheel.
  3. Scrub the surface of the flywheel with the rough dish cleaning pad.
  4. Spray the surface of the flywheel with brake cleaner again.

How do you remove a flywheel from a Mercury outboard motor?

You can remove the flywheel from a mercury outboard motor by keeping the flywheel stationary and using a special tool called a flywheel puller. Step 1 Unlatch the clips that are used to secure the cover and take the cover off the motor. Step 2

How do you remove magnets from a flywheel?

Remove the flywheel magnets by prying them off the flywheel or unscrewing the mounts, there are different configurations on different small engine flywheels. Clean the flywheel carefully to remove any residual adhesive or debris.

Can a universal flywheel puller be used on a Mercury?

If you cannot find a flywheel that is specific to a mercury you can use a universal flywheel puller. Do not strike the bolt in the center of the flywheel puller with a hammer or other object because you can damage the crankshaft. Cameron Easey has over 15 years customer service experience, with eight of those years in the insurance industry.

Where is the spark plug on a flywheel?

It is located to one side of the flywheel so that when it spins and the magnets pass it, a charge is generated, then passed to the spark plug. Be sure the magnet you are testing is rotated away from the magneto when testing takes place. Hold the screwdriver against the magnet, if the magnet pulls the screwdriver in, the magnet is fine.

You can remove the flywheel from a mercury outboard motor by keeping the flywheel stationary and using a special tool called a flywheel puller. Step 1 Unlatch the clips that are used to secure the cover and take the cover off the motor. Step 2

If you cannot find a flywheel that is specific to a mercury you can use a universal flywheel puller. Do not strike the bolt in the center of the flywheel puller with a hammer or other object because you can damage the crankshaft. Cameron Easey has over 15 years customer service experience, with eight of those years in the insurance industry.

How do you remove a nut from a flywheel puller?

Once the nut is loose remove the impact wrench and turn the flywheel nut by hand to remove it. Thread the flywheel puller onto the flywheel and tighten it with an adjustable wrench. Insert a socket wrench into the bolt on the flywheel puller. Turn the socket wrench to the right until the flywheel comes off the crankshaft.

What’s the best way to remove a flywheel?

Loosen the flywheel nut by using an impact wrench. Once the nut is loose remove the impact wrench and turn the flywheel nut by hand to remove it.

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Ruth Doyle