new style jiffy recoil

[headcheese]

anyone ever have to replace a recoil in a new model jiffy? i can't figure it out. they have a new cup style piece that engages the recoil to the motor (on the left). the old one in the center of the picture i can't get to come off. there is a nut on the bolt in the middle which is hooked to the flywheel. i got that nut off. but its like the whole piece is threaded on there, or its just seized.

there has to be a way to hold the motor still so i can twist it off of there. but i cant figure it out.

i already broke some metal piece (not a big deal) when i stuck something in there to try and hold it still while i tried twisting the old part off with a spud wrench. im afraid to force it any more cause ill justbreak more stuff.

hopefully jiffy will have some answers tomorrow but i really wanted to fix it tonight.

any suggestions??

[headcheese]

well i just talked to jiffy and they said place a punch in the corner of the old piece and drive it counter clockwise with a hammer and that should break it free.

gonna try later. the new recoil system seems more solid, hopefully i can get it on there.