So you can see why cutting those bolts off opens up the whole new problem of getting the engine coupler off so you can drill out the remains. It might have been worth it.
I haven't had to take that nut off on my boat (and I think the arrangement is slightly different on my V-drive). I would suggest trying to clamp the flywheel in place with a clamp or a Vise-Grip, locking it where you have some leverage on a big gear while you whale away on this little gear with your big wrench.
"Is that nut reverse threaded?" certainly is a very important question at this stage. I don't know the answer. Does the Moyer manual mention this? I don't have my copy handy.
(Also: is the shaft salvageable now that it has that cut in it across the keyway? I would say yes, for the way I use my engine, but some might feel otherwise.)
I haven't had to take that nut off on my boat (and I think the arrangement is slightly different on my V-drive). I would suggest trying to clamp the flywheel in place with a clamp or a Vise-Grip, locking it where you have some leverage on a big gear while you whale away on this little gear with your big wrench.
"Is that nut reverse threaded?" certainly is a very important question at this stage. I don't know the answer. Does the Moyer manual mention this? I don't have my copy handy.
(Also: is the shaft salvageable now that it has that cut in it across the keyway? I would say yes, for the way I use my engine, but some might feel otherwise.)
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