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I have an engine I am building on a stand...
I want to install the Crank bolt now while its out of the vehcile as I can actually get on it with a long leverage bar to crank it down to 37ft lbs + 140* stretch per GM Spec...
but I dont know how to lock the engine down so it doesnt just spin the thing over...

anybody have a suggestion or a method that works?

bww3588

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bolt the flywheel or flexplate up, and have someone hold a pry bar on it wedged on the enginestand, while you tq it down.

01ssreda4

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Kent Moore Flywheel Holding Tool.

End of thread.

bww3588

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agreed, however, if this is the only engine he will be building, its kinda hard to justify.

ive always used the flexplate and a pry bar. works fine for me. i should probably buy the tool, but idk if it can be used on different engines. i build both small blocks and LS engines here and there. i know the LS has a different bolt pattern on the crank for the flywheel than a small block.

01ssreda4

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I thought I was only gonna use mine once but over the years I have used it several times and its still worth something if I wanted to get rid of it. Win.

bww3588

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price? sponsor sell it?

01ssreda4

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Searched around here and found the part number, then search the classifieds and ebay. Bought it brand new for about $60. I have also let some buddies use it for cam installs and such. Its likely been used more then half a dozen times including over this past weekend when my impact didn't have the ***** to get the bolt loose.

BlackScreaminMachine

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Lock the Flywheel, IMO a pry bar will work.

Are you installing the balancer as well at the same time??? If you are you need a different set up then stock or longer then stock crank bolts to draw it on.