Any trick to removing flywheel from a 292? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CPNE** · 11-18-2004, 12:50 PM

Or is it just like a 250 or small block? My son is trying to remove one and after removing bolts holding it to the crank he tells me it won't budge. I've done this several times on 402's, 350's and 250's and although its a tight fit on the crank, it's only the crank bolts holding it and they come off with very little effort.

Anyone done a 292 and can shed some insight? If it's not different than other engines then maybe I need to give it a good whack?

Thanks

Super Duck · 11-18-2004, 12:53 PM

i would say some PB Blaster and a good wack would do it.

da-burb · 11-18-2004, 01:48 PM

They come off the same way as all the others. No reverse threaded crank.

**CPNE** · 11-18-2004, 01:51 PM

Okay, did more research. It appears that 292 cranks have "dowel pins" presumably to orientate and align the flywheel and nothing more. I suppose it's possible that these are rusted some making removal difficult. I'll PB blast them, just wanted some assurance that there is no "trick" or additional fasteners to remove other than the flywheel bolts.

**CPNE** · 11-18-2004, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da-burb

They come off the same way as all the others. No reverse threaded crank.

So do I need to get more physical with it? Nothing more?

Super Duck · 11-18-2004, 01:58 PM

brute force and ignorance does it every time. I go by "get a bigger hammer" and ïf it does'nt fit force it. if it brakes it needed to be replaced any way"

68w/sbc406 · 11-18-2004, 02:32 PM

PB BLASTER+BFH=flywheel on floor

Super Duck · 11-18-2004, 02:36 PM

you betcha!!!!!

**CPNE** · 11-18-2004, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

PB BLASTER+BFH=flywheel on floor

Okay, I'll wear steel toe boots

Gordo · 11-18-2004, 10:19 PM

If this engine is still in the vehicle and he is working on the floor on his back, I would leave at least one bolt threaded half way on just so he dosen't get hurt if and when it lets go.

Longhorn Man · 11-18-2004, 11:29 PM

Gordo...that is very good advice.

11-18-2004, 12:50 PM	#1
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Any trick to removing flywheel from a 292? Or is it just like a 250 or small block? My son is trying to remove one and after removing bolts holding it to the crank he tells me it won't budge. I've done this several times on 402's, 350's and 250's and although its a tight fit on the crank, it's only the crank bolts holding it and they come off with very little effort. Anyone done a 292 and can shed some insight? If it's not different than other engines then maybe I need to give it a good whack? Thanks __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-18-2004, 12:53 PM	#2
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	i would say some PB Blaster and a good wack would do it. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-18-2004, 01:48 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	They come off the same way as all the others. No reverse threaded crank. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-18-2004, 01:51 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Okay, did more research. It appears that 292 cranks have "dowel pins" presumably to orientate and align the flywheel and nothing more. I suppose it's possible that these are rusted some making removal difficult. I'll PB blast them, just wanted some assurance that there is no "trick" or additional fasteners to remove other than the flywheel bolts. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-18-2004, 01:58 PM	#6
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	brute force and ignorance does it every time. I go by "get a bigger hammer" and ïf it does'nt fit force it. if it brakes it needed to be replaced any way" __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-18-2004, 02:32 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	PB BLASTER+BFH=flywheel on floor __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-18-2004, 02:36 PM	#8
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	you betcha!!!!! __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-18-2004, 10:19 PM	#10
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	If this engine is still in the vehicle and he is working on the floor on his back, I would leave at least one bolt threaded half way on just so he dosen't get hurt if and when it lets go. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

11-18-2004, 11:29 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Gordo...that is very good advice.



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