On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:01:28 -0600, "Bob M." wrote:


"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
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Thanks!

Will I be able to/have to move the flywheel back to where it should
be? Will it be obvious how to do that once I pull the cover?


It will be obvious. In fact you may be able to tell if the key is partially
sheared without even removing the flywheel. just look at the shaft/flywheel
contact area. If there's a square aluminum 'key' there and it's still
square, it's not the problem. But, most likely you'll have to remove the
flywheel to find out for sure.

I don't recall seeing the key being obvious; until I removed the
retaining nut from the flywheel.

You can test for movement in the flywheel (FW). Remove the plug wire
for safety. With some help, hold the blade steady and rotate the FW to
observe for any movement back and forth. It is not totally accurate,
but a seriously damaged shear key will be obvious. YMMV.

Small fractures in the key will not be obvious, as well!

About the hammering on the shaft. I use a block of wood to deaden the
blow AND I always leave the loosened nut on the shaft. It prevents
damaged to the thread.

--
Oren

"I don't have anything against work. I just figure, why deprive somebody who really loves it."