What causes flywheel bolts to break?
What causes flywheel bolts to break?
The actual cause in most cases is the length of the bolt and not the grade or quality. A common length bolt to be used is 1¼ inches in length and when used with a Bert flywheel and no shims—it will be too long. Even with a washer under the head of the bolt, in most cases this will still be too long.
Can a broken flywheel cause an engine to vibrate?
FYI – A cast iron flywheel with a broken off fin (fan blade) will definitely run out of balance, and cause the entire engine to vibrate badly. At higher RPMs (up to 4,000 RPM), the severe vibration could also cause the sheet metal to crack at the mounting bolt holes, and in rare cases, possibly cause the crankshaft to break at the rod journal.
What makes the flywheel turn on a starter?
The starter is an electric motor that spins a small gear; that small gear then spins the flywheel making the engine turn over.
Can a cast iron flywheel run out of balance?
As a matter of fact, the same ring gear fits the K241/M10-K341/M16 and K361 K-series and Magnum single cylinder engines, and the KT-series and Magnum twin cylinder engines. FYI – A cast iron flywheel with a broken off fin (fan blade) will definitely run out of balance, and cause the entire engine to vibrate badly.
What should I do if my flywheel fin is broken?
To statically (not spinning or in motion; at rest) put the flywheel back in balance, if the entire fin is broken off, simply break off the fin directly opposite of the broken fin with a hammer.
To statically (not spinning or in motion; at rest) put the flywheel back in balance, if the entire fin is broken off, simply break off the fin directly opposite of the broken fin with a hammer.
FYI – A cast iron flywheel with a broken off fin (fan blade) will definitely run out of balance, and cause the entire engine to vibrate badly. At higher RPMs (up to 4,000 RPM), the severe vibration could also cause the sheet metal to crack at the mounting bolt holes, and in rare cases, possibly cause the crankshaft to break at the rod journal.
Can a bad flywheel cause a car to start?
If the teeth on the flywheel are damaged, the flywheel may have trouble engaging with the starter motor. This could make it difficult or impossible to start the vehicle. If you are having issues starting your vehicle, you may want to take a look at your starter as well.
As a matter of fact, the same ring gear fits the K241/M10-K341/M16 and K361 K-series and Magnum single cylinder engines, and the KT-series and Magnum twin cylinder engines. FYI – A cast iron flywheel with a broken off fin (fan blade) will definitely run out of balance, and cause the entire engine to vibrate badly.
