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rockittsled

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Torqueing the Crankshaft Damper Bolt
« on: January 27, 2015, 09:03:38 AM »
What do you suggest I use to lock the engine while breaking loose and torqueing the crankshaft damper bolt while the engine is installed in front of a C6? Would a piston stop work or might it damage a cast piston?
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Re: Torqueing the Crankshaft Damper Bolt
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2015, 09:38:27 AM »
Hit it with an impact gun.
Or take the cover off the converter and wedge the converter.
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Re: Torqueing the Crankshaft Damper Bolt
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2015, 11:06:28 AM »
What Howie said. Or if a 1/2 impact isn't available maybe you could borrow one of these from a local Autozone or Oreilly......

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-23800-Flywheel-Turner/dp/B000FN7JE2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422374627&sr=8-2&keywords=flywheel+wrench

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Re: Torqueing the Crankshaft Damper Bolt
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2015, 01:10:30 PM »
in a pinch, I've already used a pipe wrench on the crank spacer behind the balancer to hold the crank from turning, but it will leave a mark.
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Re: Torqueing the Crankshaft Damper Bolt
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2015, 12:57:54 PM »
A chain tong wrapped around pulley works. Cut up a mud flap or tire to protect pulley.
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Re: Torqueing the Crankshaft Damper Bolt
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2015, 02:47:17 PM »
I've got one of those Lisle flywheel turner/lockers that Kevin linked.
They are the cats meow.
Except I bought mine off a Maatco truck and prolly paid almost twice that. ::)
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