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Location: Valley Forge, Pa. | When I removed it for my rebuild, I had an air tools so it came right off. A while back, I had to replace the intake gaskets and while I was at it, I thought I would replace the timing cover as it had a slight leak around the pulley. I got to the crank bolt and had no way to lock it. I didn't have a lot of time and the leak was very minor so I just did the intake.
I am thinking of doing it now but not havng any special tools, would like suggestions before I attack it instead of wasting time trying different things. I remember by friend put a wooded dowl in the sparkplug hole so the piston topped out but that really bothered me even though it worked, I'd rather not do that.
What worked for you?
Thanks for your time and any suggestions,
Karl. |
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Location: McComb, Mississippi | Just use a long breaker bar. Put all your strength on it at once and it'll loosen. |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | it'd be a good idea to resleeve the pulley if it's grooved . i've most always used an 18" breaker bar and a hammer , hard rubber or steel but long ago i just used a
1/2 ratchet and a claw hammer . couple of hits , it'll loosen enough to just use the ratchet only ----------------------------------later |
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Place the socket and breaker bar on the bolt head and brace the breaker bar against the frame on the drivers side, then engage the starter....works every time for me. Pull the ignition coil wire first. |
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Location: Valley Forge, Pa. | I'm sorry, my problem is that the crank turns with the bolt. I was wondering what is an easy way to lock it so I can break the bolt loose? Again, I'm sure I can think of something but would like to know before I start so I'm not wasting time.
Thanks again,
Karl. |
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Location: Branson, MO | If 57chizler's method works, problem solved.
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Location: Valley Forge, Pa. | Never tried that before. Shouldn't take much? Maybe a 1/4 turn and then cranking the wrench against the compression should be enough?
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removing crank pulley bolt
