How to hold Flywheel when torqueing

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Nov 21, 2009 | 05:59 PM

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How to hold Flywheel when torqueing

How do you guys hold the flywheel when torqueing it. Do you put a another wrench on pulley end of the crank? I do not have my starter on right now so I cant put something in the teeth.

Nov 21, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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you can buy a tool for it, use an impact, or jam a screwdriver into the flywheel.....

Nov 21, 2009 | 06:39 PM

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Find a hole on the outer edge of the flywheel that goes all the way through. Stick a scrrewdriver in the hole and lodge it against the block somewhere.

Nov 21, 2009 | 10:41 PM

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Thanks guys, I will try that and see how it works

Nov 21, 2009 | 10:47 PM

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Use a second set of arms

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Originally Posted by SWEET98SS

How do you guys hold the flywheel when torqueing it. Do you put a another wrench on pulley end of the crank? I do not have my starter on right now so I cant put something in the teeth.

I have my brother hold the nut on the balancer (up front using a 1/2 drive ratchet) while I use the torque wrench in back...

Nov 22, 2009 | 09:39 AM

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Find a hole on the outer edge of the flywheel that goes all the way through. Stick a scrrewdriver in the hole and lodge it against the block somewhere.

I usually use this method.

Nov 23, 2009 | 11:32 PM

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I bought the flywheel turning/holding tool from NAPA. I was able to remove clutch without taking bellhousing off. It also holds flywheel so you can torque the bolts. It is a good investment for $40.

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