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Re: Removing !@#!!% Crankshaft Nut

To: Matt Liggett <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>
Subject: Re: Removing !@#!!% Crankshaft Nut
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 17:39:09 -0500
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Matt Liggett wrote:

> Spridgeteers,
>
> I am trying to get my 1275 apart in my spare time.  Currently, the head
> is off and I'm trying to get the crankshaft bolt off.  I have found a
> decent way to lock the crankshaft in place, but how do I remove it.  I'm
> bouncing on my breaker bar and about knocking over my engine stand.  Does
> anyone have any tricks?  I've tried some Prolong pentrating oil.  Does
> heat help?
> --
>         Matt Liggett
>         SysAdmin, ToolGuy, Synergy Leverager, Bon Vivant
>
>         <doofus@elise.kiva.net> is a trap.  Write to me at <mml-at-pobox.com>

 Matt

Did you unbend the lock tab?
Try smacking it with a hammer dead on and then use a big breaker bar.

Good luck

--
Frank Clarici
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