I suppose you took out the spark plugs to prevent a run on?
Rene
Neil Cotty wrote:
> Ok Denise,
>
> I have to admit it but you are definitely the List Goddess for today!
> <G>
>
> I want to share a trick Denise told me about today. As you know I've
> been trying to remove the crankshaft bolt from my 70 BGT. Denise
> suggested I a) Work out which way the engine rotated (clockwise) b) Put
> my socket/breaker bar/pipe combination against the inner fender (I
> wrapped the pipe with thick cloth as not to scratch my baby!!) and turn
> the car over on it's starter..
>
> OK I was sceptical. <G> So I tried it as it seemed easy and I like it
> easy. <VBG> I decided I'd give the car just a *blip* on the starter -
> nothing extreme, in case I damaged something... Unbelievable, one blip.
> The bolt was loose!!!
>
> THANK YOU DENISE!! I really recommend using this approach! Seems a lot
> less dangerous (for the inexperienced like me!) than wedging the wood
> between the block and crank with the motor out of the car - which is
> what I was going to do. There appeared to be absolutely no stress on the
> car at all. I really mean - one blip - a second if that and the bolt was
> loose..!
>
> Easy when you know how eh? <G> That's certainly one for the little black
> book. <G>
>
> Cheers,
> Neil.
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