The right way to remove the crank bolt
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From: CO
Originally Posted by aobrien
Damn, I never really thought about messing up the torque wrench, well I guess I'll have to have it checked out before I use it again.
I've never used an impact wrench. Are you saying that an impact wrench would have removed the bolt without any other special tools or removing the starter? (If yes, then - double damn).
Yea, that was 200 to break it loose. I torqued it to 130 (assuming that the wrench was still good) when I put it back on.
I suppose that the first thing I should have done was to sign-up here and asked the proper way to remove the bolt... Oh well, live and learn...
I've never used an impact wrench. Are you saying that an impact wrench would have removed the bolt without any other special tools or removing the starter? (If yes, then - double damn).
Yea, that was 200 to break it loose. I torqued it to 130 (assuming that the wrench was still good) when I put it back on.
I suppose that the first thing I should have done was to sign-up here and asked the proper way to remove the bolt... Oh well, live and learn...
You did better than I had originally thought. This way looks like it would work well and I would NEVER use any kind of tool on the pulley itself. It's so easy to bend that thing and then it will wobble forever cause you would never fully straighten it back out. :happysad:
This way replacing the torque wrench with a breaker bar = :irock:
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From: San Antonio, Texas
My 500ft/lb Husky impact has never had a problem removing any bolt at 150psi. I do have the moroso wrench and it is great at making sure I don't get off TDC. Oh, and electric impacts suck ass.
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From: Lockport, NY
I have recently figured out my own method for removing the crank pulley. Cheaper than the moroso tool, (only about $19.99) but it works on the same principal.
What I did was measure the hex-shaped opening on the pulley, I think it was 50 mm. Then I went to Home Depot and checked through the plumbing section. I ended up buying a 3/4 inch backflow preventer valve, which had a hex nut on it approximately 2 inches.
I took all the plastic guts out of the valve, and ended up having to use a bench grinder to shave it down a touch, because it was just a little too large. After i was sure the fit was right, I placed my socket on the bolt (19 mm I think), then placed the valve in the hex opening.
I used a large pipe wrench to hold the valve in place and a 1/2 breaker bar with a 10 inch extension to turn the bolt out. Came out in about 5 seconds.
Of course this was after fighting with it using an impact gun and a whole can of PB Baster for about 3 nights
I will try to post some pics this week. Hope this helps a few people out.
What I did was measure the hex-shaped opening on the pulley, I think it was 50 mm. Then I went to Home Depot and checked through the plumbing section. I ended up buying a 3/4 inch backflow preventer valve, which had a hex nut on it approximately 2 inches.
I took all the plastic guts out of the valve, and ended up having to use a bench grinder to shave it down a touch, because it was just a little too large. After i was sure the fit was right, I placed my socket on the bolt (19 mm I think), then placed the valve in the hex opening.
I used a large pipe wrench to hold the valve in place and a 1/2 breaker bar with a 10 inch extension to turn the bolt out. Came out in about 5 seconds.
Of course this was after fighting with it using an impact gun and a whole can of PB Baster for about 3 nights
I will try to post some pics this week. Hope this helps a few people out.
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From: Newmarket, ON, Canada
Originally Posted by 5gdxguy
I have recently figured out my own method for removing the crank pulley. Cheaper than the moroso tool, (only about $19.99) but it works on the same principal.
What I did was measure the hex-shaped opening on the pulley, I think it was 50 mm. Then I went to Home Depot and checked through the plumbing section. I ended up buying a 3/4 inch backflow preventer valve, which had a hex nut on it approximately 2 inches.
I took all the plastic guts out of the valve, and ended up having to use a bench grinder to shave it down a touch, because it was just a little too large. After i was sure the fit was right, I placed my socket on the bolt (19 mm I think), then placed the valve in the hex opening.
I used a large pipe wrench to hold the valve in place and a 1/2 breaker bar with a 10 inch extension to turn the bolt out. Came out in about 5 seconds.
What I did was measure the hex-shaped opening on the pulley, I think it was 50 mm. Then I went to Home Depot and checked through the plumbing section. I ended up buying a 3/4 inch backflow preventer valve, which had a hex nut on it approximately 2 inches.
I took all the plastic guts out of the valve, and ended up having to use a bench grinder to shave it down a touch, because it was just a little too large. After i was sure the fit was right, I placed my socket on the bolt (19 mm I think), then placed the valve in the hex opening.
I used a large pipe wrench to hold the valve in place and a 1/2 breaker bar with a 10 inch extension to turn the bolt out. Came out in about 5 seconds.