hey im doing an overhaul and im kinda stuck with one bolt...its the essentric shaft pully bolt...i was wondering if it is a reverse thread or not...and i think i might know how to get it off but im not 100% sure...dont u have to lock the fly wheel then impact it off? well and suggestions would be nice..

thanks

Trevor

 

no its not reverse thread. you shouldnt have to block the flywheel if your using an impact. just make sure you use one that has some ***** to it.

 

yea its a regular bolt, just on there real forking tight. i had to cheat and turn up the boost on my air compressor for the impact to take it off. i used some pb blaster on it too, that helps alot.

 

it makes it alot easier if the engine is still in the car because you can jam the flywheel and go mad on the bolt without the engine turning over. Like others have said with it out a high powered air compressor is your best bet.

 

Don't you have to wedge the clutch pedal in with a 2x4 before you take the bolt out IF you are NOT going to rebuild the motor?

 

yes thanks for mentioning that you can screw up your bearings if you don't do that...

 

well the engine is still in the car and all..so whats this about the clutch pedal?

 

How can you be doing an overhaul, with the engine in the car?
As for the clutch pedal, if the engine is still in the car, press the clutch pedal, and wedge a board in place to hold it down. Leave the pedal depressed the entire time you have the front hub loose. This helps to prevent the thrust bearings from falling. If they fall, you WILL be pulling the engine, and completely disassembling it, just to replace them.

 

well im just replacing the front housing seal and im leaving the motor mount still on till i get the bolt off...

 

its actually a torrington(im pretty sure i spelled that no where near to correct) bearing. wedging the clutch pedal shoves the e-shaft all the way forward(it only moves a few thounds of an inch) to keep it from falling out of place. if it falls you have to pull the front cover it put it back in place,if you dont it gets ruined.considering your pulling the front cover anyway im sure what the procedure would be.