Tecumseh V-twin Technician's Handbook page 44

11. Remove the flywheel nut, washer, and fan. Use part
670305 strap wrench to hold the flywheel from
turning. (Illust. 7-3) Thread a flywheel knock-off tool
part 670329 (3/4") on the crankshaft until it bottoms
out, then back-off one complete turn. Apply light
upward pressure under the flywheel using a
screwdriver or prybar. NOTE: Avoid contact with
the alternator coils or internal flywheel magnets. Tap
sharply and squarely on the knock-off tool to break
the flywheel loose. If necessary, rotate the flywheel
a half turn and repeat until loose. (Illust. 7-4)
NOTE: Do not use a jaw type puller to remove
flywheel.
12. Remove the flywheel key and alternator charge coil.
13. Mark all governor linkage positions, or draw a sketch
of their positions to help in re-assembly. See Chapter
4, Governor & Linkage.
7-2
14. Remove the governor spring. Separate the link
connector bushing clip from the throttle link at the
governor lever. (Illust. 7-5)
15. The intake manifold may now be removed as a
complete assembly (manifold and carburetors).
Disconnect the remaining wiring harness connections
and remove the four intake mounting screws.
16. Remove the rocker arm covers exposing the valve
train. The covers and cylinder head assembly are
7-3
best removed one at a time to prevent a mixture of
parts from one to another.
Removal of the push rod guide plate is required to
access one of the head bolts. Remove the rocker
arms by first loosening the locking jam nut, then
removing the rocker stud followed by the rocker arms,
rocker guide plate, and push rods (Illust. 7-6).
Remove the head bolts, head, and head gasket.
7-4
GUIDE PLATE
ROCKER ARMS
JAM NUT
7-5
7-6