The Norwegian Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I have just started to dismantle my Reo 1929 Flying Cloud engine and need some advice. When I remove the nuts that hold the flywheel to the crankshaft the flywheel is lose. But I cannot figure out how to get the flywheel out. The clearers between the flywheel and the part that sounds it is just +/- 1/4” so I cannot get the flywheel off the bolts on the crankshaft. The part of the engine that’s surrounds the flywheel is bolted to the engine block, but I am not able to reach them. Hope you understand my problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 You probably have to take the engine out of the chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) You may have to have the pan off and push the bolts out to get it off. I know nothing of Reo's but have seen the issue. It looks like there is a notch in the bellhousing behind the flywheel. Try lining up a bolt and tapping it into that space. I assume the engine turns. Edited February 19, 2021 by Oldtech (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Norwegian Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 Here is two pictures of my challange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Looks like you need to remove the studs from the crankshaft . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Hello My Friend, Although I can give you no information about your problem I would post the Question in the REO section of the forum. A REO person with past past experience is bound to see it. Stay Safe, Think Spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flivverking Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 There are a few makes that the crank and flywhell have to be removed in one unit. Pull the oil pan,remove the bearing caps and keep any shims and bearing caps in order and marked for propper orientation.lift out the crankshaft and fkywheel together. Remove flywheel.. Try to keep its placement marked or indexted to original mounting postion on the crank,unless you feel the need to repostion it due to worn ring gear teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/18/2021 at 4:20 PM, m-mman said: Looks like you need to remove the studs from the crankshaft . . . . . Maybe loosen the bell housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) I think the bell housing bolts are behind the flywheel. Are there no Reo owners here who have done this before? Edited February 20, 2021 by dictator27 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flivverking Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 If your gonna get seriously involved with this Reo..it maynot be unreasonable to invest in the shop manual. There is a reprint for 1927-33 Reo Flying Cloud -Royale manual on Ebay for $49.00 plus like $5.00 shipping.. If your not into Ebay (and many are not),I'm sure you know some buddy who is ,to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 You might get a quicker and/or more accurate answer if you posted your question further down the page in the "REO" section. https://forums.aaca.org/forum/91-reo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed northrop Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Crankshaft and flywheel removed as a unit. Be care full very heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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