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Re: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

To: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 14:49:32 -0400
Cc: John.Deikis@med.va.gov, spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <20010813.125644.-268413.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
David,

I didn't even have to release the exhaust. I jacked the motor just till
the top of the exhaust pipe began to touch the bottom of the
metal frame piece it drops down thru.

To tighten the bolt, I used the engine resistance and tightened to spec'd
torque setting.

chuckC

David Littlefield wrote:

> I just did this job, too, to replace a leaking front seal.  Engine is
> still jacked up awaiting a new motor mount, since one had delaminated.
>
> Chuck, you may have forgot that the exhaust system has to be released,
> too.  I just unbolted both manifolds since I have a header that curves
> down under the car.
>
> How are you going to torque the nut back on, BTW?  Just put the car in
> gear and turn the bolt as tight as you can get it?
>
> David Littlefield
> '62 MGA MkII
> '51 MGTD
> '74 MG Midget vintage racer
> '88 Jaguar XJ-S



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