Flywheel turning tool

[bixxjs]

Hi All
Just received this from my friends at eBay.

I'll be using it to remove a th400 from my
1984 Jaguar xjs v12.

 

[Spacecataz]

Always removed the driveshaft and just turned mine by hand on the TH350/400. Heck even did it on old powerglides. So I've seen this tool but never had the lift or brass to lift the car up on blocks high enough to warrant the room needed to use it.

 

[disston]

I have always been able to turn flywheels with a large screwdriver. May not work on all cars I guess but it's always worked for me.

 

[bixxjs]

The JAGUAR V12 engine is so big that I"d need to have arms like Schwarzenegger to turn the flywheel by hand.

 

[pepi]

The JAGUAR V12 engine is so big that I"d need to have arms like Schwarzenegger to turn the flywheel by hand.

remove the plugs ....

 

[bdelmar2]

I work in a transmission shop and none of us have a flywheel turning tool.

Pretty much use a large screwdriver/small prybar. Mainly just push the converter around by the ring gear, some times have to pry off something and work it around with little steps, but not often.


A diesel engine is way harder to turn over than a v12 jag and a screwdriver works for those.

If you are really having issues, one can always use a breaker bar/large ratchet on the crank bolt.

 

[454ragtop]

I have the same tool, except vintage USA made. It actually works very well, much better than a screwdriver or pry bar. Probably wouldn't buy one for a one shot deal, but I've used mine often enough that it has earned its keep.

 

[joe_padavano]

I have the same tool, except vintage USA made. It actually works very well, much better than a screwdriver or pry bar. Probably wouldn't buy one for a one shot deal, but I've used mine often enough that it has earned its keep.

X2. I had always just used a large screwdriver, but one of these turning tools was in a box of stuff I bought at an auction. After using it, I wouldn't go back to the screwdriver method (except when I can't find the misplaced turner tool ).

 

[Farmall 1066]

I've got one and use it enough. Didn't think they were worth having but got mine in a box of goodies at an auction.
I'd replace it if mine got lost or broken.

 

[Cope]

I bought a used Snap-on (back when they were still chrome plated) and used it several times. Decided a couple of years ag that I was through doing clutch and transmission work and sold it and my Snap-on clutch pilot set on eBay. Wish I had kept both just for sentimental reasons.

 

[diggerrick]

I use mine more to STOP the flywheel from turning while loosening or tightening converter bolts. I don't understand why a transmission shop would not use one. I find it faster and they aren't expensive.

Admittedly, I'm NOT a pro though.....

 

[AldeanFan]

I bought one when I worked in a trans shop after my big screw driver slipped and I punched a flywheel and cut my nickel to the bone.
Flywheel turning tool broke a tooth off once so be careful either way


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[xj31]

A socket on the crank bolt works a lot of times but that tool works great. I have a Snapon. That one looks cheap but for a one time use it should be perfect