RE: [FOT] torquing a Spitfire crank nut

[Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>]

Just make sure the valves are closed on that cylinder, excellent 
idea.  I've used nylon rope in the past to hold valves closed to 
replace valve seals without pulling the head.

- Tony

At 07:08 AM 3/4/2006, Mike Munson wrote:
>How about pushing a rope in the spark plug hole? I used this method last
>night to break a head loose and there was more than enough resistance to
>torque. I'm not sure if there are any ill effects from using this method
>though.
>
>Mike


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