OK...I'm a Dummy!
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From: Ancaster, ON - Where F-bodies are rare!
OK...I'm a Dummy! Hi guys,
I need help with two questions.
Starting at the front of the motor (crank pulley)
how are the main caps numbered? Each cap is stamped
with a number from 1-5. I am not 100%
certain that I kept track of them properly.
Why the hell is it so hard to loosen the
crank pully bolt? I simply could not
make this bolt move. I even put a bar on
the ratchet for more leverage!
Thanks in advance,
Dave
I need help with two questions.
Starting at the front of the motor (crank pulley)
how are the main caps numbered? Each cap is stamped
with a number from 1-5. I am not 100%
certain that I kept track of them properly.
Why the hell is it so hard to loosen the
crank pully bolt? I simply could not
make this bolt move. I even put a bar on
the ratchet for more leverage!
Thanks in advance,
Dave
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Re: OK...I'm a Dummy! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by CanuckSS:
<strong> Hi guys,
I need help with two questions.
Starting at the front of the motor (crank pulley)
how are the main caps numbered? Each cap is stamped
with a number from 1-5. I am not 100%
certain that I kept track of them properly.
Why the hell is it so hard to loosen the
crank pully bolt? I simply could not
make this bolt move. I even put a bar on
the ratchet for more leverage!
Thanks in advance,
Dave </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Can't help you with the main caps....
My crank pulley bolt was a nightmare. I got it off after I put a 30" length of steel pipe over a 1/2 drive ratchet and put all 270lbs of my body weight against it. It broke loose all at once and I busted my a$$ on the garage floor, but at least I got it loose. Leverage is your friend. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong> Hi guys,
I need help with two questions.
Starting at the front of the motor (crank pulley)
how are the main caps numbered? Each cap is stamped
with a number from 1-5. I am not 100%
certain that I kept track of them properly.
Why the hell is it so hard to loosen the
crank pully bolt? I simply could not
make this bolt move. I even put a bar on
the ratchet for more leverage!
Thanks in advance,
Dave </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Can't help you with the main caps....
My crank pulley bolt was a nightmare. I got it off after I put a 30" length of steel pipe over a 1/2 drive ratchet and put all 270lbs of my body weight against it. It broke loose all at once and I busted my a$$ on the garage floor, but at least I got it loose. Leverage is your friend. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: OK...I'm a Dummy! A torque wrench isn't going to help get the pulley off. You'll need a breaker bar at least around 24". Brace your feet on the wheel for more leverage, and use some "gorilla" strength! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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From: Michigan, auburn HIlls
Re: OK...I'm a Dummy! i couldent get mine off so i put 30 inch extension on end of it make sure it points straight up and then give it a flying kick.
jk u just got to reaf the hell out of it.
counterclockwise
jk u just got to reaf the hell out of it.
counterclockwise
Re: OK...I'm a Dummy! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MOBE:
<strong> A torque wrench isn't going to help get the pulley off. You'll need a breaker bar at least around 24". Brace your feet on the wheel for more leverage, and use some "gorilla" strength! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Crank pulley bolt that is. My torque wrench is 28" long. Took about 220 ft lbs- to get it off, but it worked. That was with me standing on it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong> A torque wrench isn't going to help get the pulley off. You'll need a breaker bar at least around 24". Brace your feet on the wheel for more leverage, and use some "gorilla" strength! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Crank pulley bolt that is. My torque wrench is 28" long. Took about 220 ft lbs- to get it off, but it worked. That was with me standing on it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
