Stop crank
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Kempner Texas
Sorry, I can't help with that. I didn't take any last time I was down-under. It's easier as a two-person job but I've done it alone. Just causes for more up an down.
Maybe/hopefully someone else has some photos for you.
Jake
Maybe/hopefully someone else has some photos for you.
Jake
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Use the very powerful impact wrench found on every engine (i.e. the starter motor).
You get a standard 1/2'' ratchet with a cheater bar, 5/8" socket on the crankshaft bolt and place the ratchet handle/cheater bar against the frame.
Have an assistant momentarily pulse the starter while keeping the wrench/socket on the bolt head and woila the crankshaft bolt is broken loose. Make sure you ascertain/take in account the crankshaft direction of rotation and that the bolt is loosened counterclockwise when placing the ratchet handle/cheater bar against the frame.
I have been using this method for over 40 years and have used it removing my pulley on my LT1.
You get a standard 1/2'' ratchet with a cheater bar, 5/8" socket on the crankshaft bolt and place the ratchet handle/cheater bar against the frame.
Have an assistant momentarily pulse the starter while keeping the wrench/socket on the bolt head and woila the crankshaft bolt is broken loose. Make sure you ascertain/take in account the crankshaft direction of rotation and that the bolt is loosened counterclockwise when placing the ratchet handle/cheater bar against the frame.
I have been using this method for over 40 years and have used it removing my pulley on my LT1.
Try the above "starting bumping technique" and you will be finished in under an hour and you don't need to get underneath the car and jam screwdrivers in the flywheel!
Last edited by 92WhiteVetteGuy; Nov 24, 2010 at 11:20 PM.
