SSPerformance

iTrader: (76)

i had my good 1/2 air gun from work i was raping on it preety good and cant break it loose.... Is it reverse threaded by any chance

jrp

iTrader: (16)

is the crank locked? either 4th gear (m6) or lock the flex plate (a4). and all you need is a 24mm socket and a long breaker bar, it really not that hard.

SSPerformance

iTrader: (76)

how whould i go about locking the flex plate

jrp

iTrader: (16)

your in the middle of a swap and you dont know that , you sure you want to tackle this?

anyway, you'll need a flex plate locking tool or a big ******* screwdriver. you'll need to drop the starter or remove that circular plate thats on the tranny or tranny cooler.

SSPerformance

iTrader: (76)

ight just checken i new what it ment just not shure where because of the full bellhousing setup

99ssleeper

iTrader: (98)

If it is an auto you need to drop the starter and you'll be able to hold the flexplate in there...big ******* screwdriver is right. It is a bitch.

Also, tightening it is a bitch too. It is regular thread, not reverse.

Good luck!

SSPerformance

iTrader: (76)

ight thats what i thoguht.....i thought i could get away with the impact gun.....

Viper

iTrader: (6)

I did, and the engine was out. I had to hold the BF screwdriver in, then use the electric impact gun. Came right off.

Inspector12

iTrader: (29)

I always use an impact and never have had any issues getting it off. Only twice have I had to use a long breaker bar. Hd some one hold the flywheel with a screwdriver on the bellhousing access hole. Good luck!

35th SS

iTrader: (2)

everyone has different route of doing this.I used the flexplate locking tool like jrp mentioned.more safe and easy.had to borrow from a friend shop.good luck.

AINT SKEERED

iTrader: (2)

A good impact and just let it work for a little while. build some more pressure and work again, it will come off.

IMD

iTrader: (10)

f its cold where you are, try putting some heat on the bolt.

Slowhawk

iTrader: (12)

I use an good impact gun with 160psi of air pressure and never had a problem.Try ussing a torch to heat the bolt area,then it should come out easilly.(make sure you have a new front seal)

BadAndy

I used a 24" breaker bar, which I destroyed. Thanks a lot Great Neck, you suck . Autozone gave me a new one and it got the job done. If the engine is turning before the bolt breaks loose, it may be losing compression. Are the spark plugs still in place? If the motor isn't turning over, then your impact gun is a weak little bitch. Yeah, that's right. You tell him I said that.

fastbasser

iTrader: (1)

The flywheel locking tool is about $50 from GM. Just drop the starter and bolt it in its place. Works like a dream. Its gonna be just as much fun putting the balancer back on.

Right tools make things easier....

JMHO

68birdls1

iTrader: (46)

i had no problems, but my motor was on a stand and my buddy had a big ole' screw driver, didnt even have to use a 24" breaker, got off with a 12" but after that g-pa told me he had a 24" wish i would have known earlier, that **** was hard lol