Glenn Trunnell wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Due to a knocking rod bearing in my Spit I'm trying to get my spare motor
> rebuilt over the next couple of weeks, I cannot get the #$%^& nut off the
> end of the crankshaft though!  Is this nut reverse threaded by any chance?
No
> There is no locking tab and I have tried and broken two tools so far trying
> to remove this thing, I don't have an impact wrench, is that the only way?
Yup, that and a 1 13/16th's socket.  Took mine off in a jiffy.  If you're
around Jacksonville FL I'll let you use mine.
> Why in the hell is this thing so tight?  Any advice will be greatly
> appreciated!
Get an impact wrench.  It's worth the money.  Buy a tool the second time you
find you need it.  (That's my philosophy...)
John
 
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