
Re: How can I keep the engine from turning while removing crank bolt?
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Re: How can I keep the engine from turning while removing crank bolt?
- From: MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:59:01 -0800 (PST)
Neat idea, You would put the breaker bar handle on top side of the
drivers side frame rail----right?..............MO
On Dec 31, 4:17 am, Ray Bell <raybel...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Originally posted by Maxwedge63:
>
> > Never tried it myself but was told you could put a socket on the bolt with
> > a breaker bar and brace the handle against the LH frame rail, then use the
> > starter to turn engine and bolt would back right out.
>
> Yes, that works, I've done it on other cars, just make sure the wrench
> isn't going to damage anything. You do need to let it have a little room to
> move, put a bit of wood on the rail to prevent damage there.
>
> Otherwise, remove the starter (or the lower flywheel cover if a manual)
> and use something that can hold the ring gear while you work on the bolt up
> front.
>
> Ray
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