I had a similar problem with mine, only I had one 350 pound guy standing on
the block, about a 6 foot metal bar, with me hanging from the bar and
bouncing. Result? Bent the bar and knocked the guy off the block. I got
to looking closely at the nut, and down in there hidden by the shadow, I
saw that somebody had spot welded the nut onto the crankshaft. A quick
trip down to Pep Boys later, I had the bolt broken free. I took the block
there, pulled up in a mini-van, slid the door open, handed the guy my
socket, he popped it on his air wrench and broke that nut off in no time.
Didn't charge me either.
adrian
Daniel Thompson wrote:
> This is not the first time!
>
> . heated with a torch to red hot
> . 1-5/16" socket, heavy duty
> . 1/2 to 3/4" adapter
> . 5 foot tommy or "pry" bar
> . 2 people standing on the engine block
> . myself with one foot on the pry bar and one foot braced against the
> block
> . crankshaft pulley bolt did not budge
> . adapter sheared off like butter
>
> Back to Sears for another one, lifetime guarantee!
>
> This block will go to the local British car specialist for professional
> help!
>
> I love British cars!
>
> Daniel T.
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