Crank bolt from hell!!
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Re: Crank bolt from hell!!
first let me say that i've never tried this...but a mechanic i used to take my car recommended this: attach a breaker bar to the bolt and turn it so that it is securely resting on a strong part of the frame of the car. turn the key for just an instant, thus breaking the bolt loose...even if the crank turns the wrong way (to tighten the bolt) it'll be moved enough to make extracting it a bit easier. i know that the mechanical advantage of the starter/flywheel/crank is insane.
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
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Re: Crank bolt from hell!!
first let me say that i've never tried this...but a mechanic i used to take my car recommended this: attach a breaker bar to the bolt and turn it so that it is securely resting on a strong part of the frame of the car. turn the key for just an instant, thus breaking the bolt loose...even if the crank turns the wrong way (to tighten the bolt) it'll be moved enough to make extracting it a bit easier. i know that the mechanical advantage of the starter/flywheel/crank is insane.
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
as for your bolt, good luck getting it out.
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Re: Crank bolt from hell!!
first let me say that i've never tried this...but a mechanic i used to take my car recommended this: attach a breaker bar to the bolt and turn it so that it is securely resting on a strong part of the frame of the car. turn the key for just an instant, thus breaking the bolt loose...even if the crank turns the wrong way (to tighten the bolt) it'll be moved enough to make extracting it a bit easier. i know that the mechanical advantage of the starter/flywheel/crank is insane.
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
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Re: Crank bolt from hell!!
first let me say that i've never tried this...but a mechanic i used to take my car recommended this: attach a breaker bar to the bolt and turn it so that it is securely resting on a strong part of the frame of the car. turn the key for just an instant, thus breaking the bolt loose...even if the crank turns the wrong way (to tighten the bolt) it'll be moved enough to make extracting it a bit easier. i know that the mechanical advantage of the starter/flywheel/crank is insane.
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
I guess theoretically it would work, but i just shove a screwdriver in my flywheel and kick the breaker bar to get that bolt off.
good luck!
and 255ft/lb impact? quit buying tools from walmart
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Re: Crank bolt from hell!!
to do the starter method you have to be damn sure the motor turns the correct direction to undo the bolt....if it shears it off they you are screwed....