Steve C asks
>
> How do you stop the engine from rotating while trying to remove the bolt
> securing the main pulley so as to access the timing chain cover?
>
1 Make sure the tab on the locking washer behind the crank nut is still not
folded over 1 flat of the crank nut.
2 If the engine is still in the car, place the socket over the nut, put a
breaker bar on the socket and then turn the engine clockwise (from the
front) by hand until the breaker bar is resting firmly against the "frame"
section in the side of the engine compartment.
3 Just "touch" the starter motor and when you get back to the front of the
car the nut should be loose.
4 If no starter or electrical power then do as 1 2 3 above then place car in
gear and give it a push.
If the engine is out:
1 bolt a long bar or 2X4 across the flywheel face to stop the engine from
turning
2 get a case of brewskies and invite a friend over ( your preference)
3 show brewskis to friend and say "oh!..........before we get into those
can you give a hand for a second ? "
HTH
Jim L
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