On Tue, 9 Jul 96 11:46:05 -0000 - Todd writes:
>I have to pull the crank pulley on my '79 Spitfire to remove the timing
>chain cover(the mount for the chain tensioner fell off). The Haynes
>manual says "remove crank pulley"(sounds easy!).
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> but when I turn the nut to the pulley the pulley turns as well.
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>Any advice on how to get this thing off?
Todd,
There are a couple of methods that have worked well for me:
A large impact wrench (3/4" drive) will break the nut loose without
turning over the motor. Another method involves a "special cool
tool" which I learned about on this list from Greg Meboe (ex- SOLer).
A "Vise-Grip chain tool" will hold that pulley and motor quite still
while you have at the large nut. Using this tool is the only way I
know of to prevent the motor from turning (in-situ) while trying to
torque the nut to 175 lb./ft.
The 2 person [car in gear, brakes on hard while you twist at it] method
has not worked for me. YMMV
Good Luck,
Bob Sykes (s1500@aol.com) - - - __,@_\____
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