Trust me, it IS scary! But it works and so far, I haven't had any problems
doing it. I saw a helpful hint the other day about placing a rubber band
over the bolt head first, then putting the socket on. I am guessing this
makes a snug fit for the socket.
David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stevan Miner" <miner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 3:35 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color
Sounds a little scary to me but if you do it this way, I'd certainly
disconnect the coil wire to make absolutely no way the engine would
accidently start with the breaker bar in place.
Stevan Miner
Miner Auto Service
Winnebago, MN
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From: <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 6:21 PM
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Dave Wilker" <wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color
Dave has the right idea. Just do like he says and make sure the socket
is on right. Workd every time. for me.
---- Dave Wilker <wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have a trick. I place the proper size socket on the harmonic balancer
bolt, with appropriate extensions, and a good stout breaker bar. I turn
the crank carefully until the breaker bar is resting on the left frame
rail (driver's side). Once all the tools are firmly in place, I bump
the starter. Just a bump. This breaks the bolt loose so you can remove
it easily. Be careful when doing this. Make sure the socket is all the
way on and there is no slack in the setup.
David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)
----- Original Message -----
From: Rob van der Es
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1:22 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color
Hi David,
And, btw, do you have a good trick to remove that bolt that keeps the
harmonic balancer on the crankshaft?
I am in progress of replacing the timing chain of my engine, but are
a little afraid to start cause everyone told me that
this bolt is very hard to remove..
Especially with the engine in the car, ofcourse I don't want to
remove the engine for a relative "simple" job like replacing the timing
chain!!
Robert
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