How to get main pulley nut off (already tried the normal method)
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How to get main pulley nut off (already tried the normal method)
Ok, so now I am trying to get the main pulley nut off. I already got the pulleys off, but I am having problems with the 19mm nut on the e-shaft. How tightly is this thing put on? I had the flywheel stopper bar on and was trying to get the nut off using my socket wrench and a breaker bar when suddenly I hear a pop and it moves. When I went to move it some more, I discover that it actually broke my damn socket wrench. Apparently, I had to apply so much torque that it actually stripped the socket wrench out. This was a husky socket wrench, too, not some cheap-*** one.
So now what do I do? My wrenchs wont fit on it because its somewhat recessed, and I don't want to get another socket wrench just for it to braek again. Any suggestions?
So now what do I do? My wrenchs wont fit on it because its somewhat recessed, and I don't want to get another socket wrench just for it to braek again. Any suggestions?
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Oh dude... The best method:
Put the 19mm socket over the E-shaft bolt with a long'ish breaker-bar attached. Rest the breaker-bar over on the battery side of the engine bay, make sure it's kind of wedged in place, resting against the frame-rail/whatever. Hook up your battery.
Get into your car, put the key in the ignition and give the starter *one* split-second crank. The starter will break the E-shaft bolt loose immediately. This works every-time with no negative effects.
Good luck.
Put the 19mm socket over the E-shaft bolt with a long'ish breaker-bar attached. Rest the breaker-bar over on the battery side of the engine bay, make sure it's kind of wedged in place, resting against the frame-rail/whatever. Hook up your battery.
Get into your car, put the key in the ignition and give the starter *one* split-second crank. The starter will break the E-shaft bolt loose immediately. This works every-time with no negative effects.
Good luck.
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I destroyed 2 sets of Craftsman tools trying to get an e-shaft bolt... Broke 3 "breaker bars"... lol
Best bet is to torch it and hit it with an impact (3/4 drive preferably)...
Best bet is to torch it and hit it with an impact (3/4 drive preferably)...
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Originally Posted by Sideways7
I sheared off the impact one. Guess its time to go get a torch..... I needed one anyway to redo my grounds.
Edit: How exactly do you do that, just heat it up for a little while and take it off?
Edit: How exactly do you do that, just heat it up for a little while and take it off?
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I used 1000ft/lb gun with a 1500 gallon dual-compressor setup and it wouldn't come off without a torch... Didn't shear anything off that time though... lol
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Propane torch or mapp gas torch. Helps to break down the locktite. Heat it up for a few good minutes then put a socket and driver on it and give it a good whack with a heavy hammer or use a breaker bar.