Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
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Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
Hi all,
I've just changed my timing chain and I'm left wondering how I tighten the crankshaft pulley retaining nut to 70lb/ft as per the Haynes manual without the crankshaft turning. Any ideas?
Thanks so much!
I've just changed my timing chain and I'm left wondering how I tighten the crankshaft pulley retaining nut to 70lb/ft as per the Haynes manual without the crankshaft turning. Any ideas?
Thanks so much!
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Re: Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
You could use an implement to stop the flywheel from turning.
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Re: Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
Putting the vehicle in gear may give enough resistance, if the engine is in the car.
Re: Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
Good idea - thank youMurrayminor wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 4:03 pm You could use an implement to stop the flywheel from turning.
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Re: Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
Select 4th gear, and get someone to press very firmly on the footbrake, then torque up to 70 lbf. ft.
Richard
Re: Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
If the engine is out the flywheel method is the answer. Is it out?
Re: Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
Good one - will try this, thank youIslipMinor wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 5:01 pm Select 4th gear, and get someone to press very firmly on the footbrake, then torque up to 70 lbf. ft.
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Re: Crankshaft Pulley Retaining nut tightening
Wouldn't a firmly-applied handbrake keep it as a one-man job?