Tools & Fabrication - need help finding a tool to hold the crank in place..

The Ls shop I use to work at had a tool that bolted up in place of the started on a ls motor which worked great for torqueing down pulleys but I cant find it does anyone have a clue who sold it? thanks

The Ls shop I use to work at had a tool that bolted up in place of the started on a ls motor which worked great for torqueing down pulleys but I cant find it does anyone have a clue who sold it? thanks

Kent-moore flywheel lock tool. Dont know the part # though.

http://www.etoolcart.com/flywheelholdingtool-j-42386-a.aspx

I want one of these but keep hoping someone will make a tool to do the same thing for cheaper.

Simple

Take an old flexplate and cut a small section off it, then weld it to a piece of scrap steel and drill two holes in it

Simple

Take an old flexplate and cut a small section off it, then weld it to a piece of scrap steel and drill two holes in it

Pocket, I like the way you think!! :D

Just make two small brackets to bolt this on where the starter goes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVERSAL-FLYWHEEL-LOCKING-TOOL-92-107mm-/140492756388?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item20b60555a4

$50-100 vs free using old scrap

Answer is simple in my book

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/gray86hatch/3c1dbf86.jpg

screw a bolt in the block bellhousing hole or use the bellhousing

Tim

Kent Moore tool is better..........:jest: