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Old May 9, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Need help Cant take off center bolt for the crank???

I tried to shoot it out with my air gun but that nut doesnt want to come loose any one have a suggestion. I am doing a rebuild but that dame nut wont come off. let me know thanks.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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I tried to shoot it out with my air gun but that nut doesnt want to come loose any one have a suggestion. I am doing a rebuild but that dame nut wont come off. let me know thanks.

3-4ft breaker bar.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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You need a pretty powerfull gun to take it off. I use a Matco 1/2" impact gun with 700 lb/ft reverse torque. If its an original mazda motor, It can be a ****. Try heating the bolt with a torch or secure the flywheel with a flywheel holder and use a big breaker bar.
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