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Jul 10, 2008 | 06:52 AM

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locking the trans for cam swap

how exactly am i suppose to lock the flywheel in place in my car while i tq the balancer bolt? i use to have a flywheel tool that held it for you while you did this sort of thing but i have sold it since i no longer turn wrenches for a living. i don't have time to order another tool before the weekend.

Jul 10, 2008 | 08:39 AM

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I just used a really good impact wrench. I coated the bolt with loc-tite and hammered it on for a good 30 seconds. Worked great and I've never had any problems with it.

Jul 10, 2008 | 09:16 AM

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I just used a really good impact wrench. I coated the bolt with loc-tite and hammered it on for a good 30 seconds. Worked great and I've never had any problems with it.

no i'm goin to go through the tq to yield sequence when i do it so i need to keep the motor from rotating. there is a few things i spend the time torqueing and the balancer is one of them.

Jul 10, 2008 | 04:47 PM

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maybe have another person hold it while you torque it down

Jul 10, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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maybe have another person hold it while you torque it down

haha thats pretty good but that person is going to need a serious grip. i ended up finding a tool that will work, a buddy of mine races boats and has a tool that will work.

Jul 11, 2008 | 03:51 AM

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no i'm goin to go through the tq to yield sequence when i do it so i need to keep the motor from rotating. there is a few things i spend the time torqueing and the balancer is one of them.

No problem, just throwing out an idea. I was very comfortable with it and doubt I could have got it any tighter any other way. Trick was a good impact wrench. Good luck!

Jul 11, 2008 | 04:29 AM

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stick in a flathead screw driver to keep from rotating or throw in 4th if your m6 if i remember correctly...

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Aug 6, 2008 | 04:13 AM

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There is an actual flywheel tool that will help hold that thing in place. You will need someone else to hold it while you torque it. It's kind of a pain. m6's are so much better when it comes to that kind of stuff.