Flywheels

[TSM]

how do you remove a flywheel if it not possable to lock up the rear wheel to undo the flyweel bolt.

I found one site that mentioned this:

To remove the flywheel nut, you have to have a way to lock the engine. I use an air gun to loosen them and the worlds best strap wench (Briggs & Stratton part # 19372) to hold the flywheel while I torque the nut. Play it safe and torque that nut! The flywheel is spinning at 6 to 12000 RPM, between your legs. Do you really want it to break or come loose? You can also lock the engine by putting a length of cotton rope down the spark plug hole, with the valves closed and the piston coming up on the compresson stroke. Any small bits of cotton left in the engine will burn up and not hurt any thing. (at least, I have never had any trouble)

Is this a valid way, is it safe?

Dan cannot get his off as the engine is not mounted in the frame.

Originally Posted by TSM

how do you remove a flywheel if it not possable to lock up the rear wheel to undo the flyweel bolt.

I found one site that mentioned this:

Is this a valid way, is it safe?

Dan cannot get his off as the engine is not mounted in the frame.

I've sorted mine now, just need the right puller