Need to pull flywheel on 2003 Merc 25 manual start

[CarlF]

Any advice on pulling the flywheel on my 2003 Merc 25 manual start? Mainly how to hold the flywheel in one place while breaking the nut loose? I’ve think I can pull it once the nut s off.
Did the ohm test today, kill switch and switchbox are good. No resistance in the trigger, either stationary or when pulling the rope. So everything points to a bad trigger Gotta get online and order one ASAP

[fishnbilly]

They make a flywheel spanner tool that holds the flywheel by engaging into the teeth. I have seen a "shade tree mechanic use a 2" wide ratchet strap to hold the flywheel than use a 1/2 drive electric impact wrench to pop the nut. A cordless nut driver would also work as our guys use them for busting the nuts loose.

Too bad you are all the way in Tampa as I have the flywheel spanner tool and would let you borrow it. OTC sells them but maybe a near by marina will let you rent one for time period??

[CarlF]

Thanks for the advice, I'm thinking I will get an air impact wrench to pop the nut loose. I believe I can use the three bolt holes in the top of the flywheel to rig up a brace to hold it in place while I break the nut loose.
I found a place here with the trigger, hopefully I will get it fixed this week so I can hunt this weekend.