I have a new Van's sourced Lycoming IO-540 engine and an MT constant speed prop, and so I need to remove the front plug that Lycoming installs in the crank shaft. How have folks successfully removed this plug?
I suppose I could purchase a slide hammer and drill a small hole in the plug to attach the hammer.
I also saw a posting that said something about placing a ball peen hammer in the center of the plug and hitting it with another hammer, but this sounds like it could drive the plug further into the shaft and make things harder.
What is the best way to approach this?
Thanks for your help/suggestions.
I suppose I could purchase a slide hammer and drill a small hole in the plug to attach the hammer.
I also saw a posting that said something about placing a ball peen hammer in the center of the plug and hitting it with another hammer, but this sounds like it could drive the plug further into the shaft and make things harder.
What is the best way to approach this?
Thanks for your help/suggestions.