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Re: alternator nut?

To: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Subject: Re: alternator nut?
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 21:02:02 -0400
Cc: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <37A494CA.635A@ibm.net>
Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Chuck Ciaffone wrote:
> 
> Just tried to pull the alternator pulley in preparation
> for replacing it. Clamped the case in a vise, stuck a
> bar in thru the fins to lock the shaft, then tried to
> loosen the nut (counter clockwise?). The wrench turned.
> The nut turned. I think the whole #$@% shaft turned.
> 
> How do I get the bugger off?
> 
> chuck

Impact wrench works every time.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/

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