In message <v02110101ab3e12719b6c@[128.120.7.209]> Philip A. Searle writes:
> Fellow SOL
>
> Quick question: how hard will it be to remove the front pulley from my TR4
> engine. I need to examine my rattling timing chain one day. Ok, I know, use
> an air tool on the pulley bolt. Trouble is I'm 8000 miles from home (where
> all my good tools are) and live in an apartment. Anyone have an inspiring
> tale of how they replaced theirs by the roadside in the rain? Just looking
> for some encouragement...
>
> regards
> Phil Searle
> WWW: http://www-chem.ucdavis.edu/~searle
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> University of California E-mail: pasearle@ucdavis.edu
> Davis CA 95616 WWW: http://www-chem.ucdavis.edu/~searle
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If you have the car in gear, the rear wheels on the ground and the mechanical
brake on, its doable with a socket, long braker bar & a pipe to go over the
braker bar for increased leverage. If the engine is out of the car, you would
need to purchase an electric impact wrench (being cheaper than a compresser &
air impact wrench.
Good luck
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