RE: How to remove crank bolt

[John Mullins <johnedod@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brian Safford wrote:
> 
> I don't have access to my impact tools presently and need to remove
> the crank bolt and pully so I can take off and reseal my timing cover
> on my poly 318.
> 
> I've considered trying to swedge something in back by the flex plate
> but am a bit aprehensive about doing that.
> 
> Anyone have any tips on how I might get that bolt out w/o impact tools?
> 
> Thanks in advance (again - you guys are GREAT!!!)
> 
> Brian
Get an easily accessible cylinder to top dead center on compression 
stroke (to keep the valves out of the way). Now run it past TDC a little 
and cram as much nylon rope that will fit thru the spark plug hole in 
the cylinder, leaving some sticking out the hole so you can remove it 
later. Now when you back off the crank bolt the piston will compress 
against the rope so you can break the bolt loose. When you put it back 
together turn the crank clockwise a little and pull the rope out. Back 
the crank up a little before TDC, reinstall your rope in the hole and 
you can tighten the bolt. Then back the crank up a little, remove the 
rope and reinstall your spark plug and you're done! Good Luck!
John


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