Andy,
If you get real desperate (or you need to redo your oil pan seal anyway) you
can remove the oil pan and stuff a short piece of 2x4 or other suitable hunk
of wood between the crank and the block. Its guaranteed not to budge! I had
to do this and it still required serious abuse with an air impact gun.
David Gates
'73 Spitfire 1500
'78 Spitfire 1500
Hawaii
http://members.aol.com/gatesdavid/index.htm
In a message dated 10/5/98 5:03:11 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net writes:
> I'm having a tough time at something and wonder if anyone can offer some
> advise.
>
> I'm trying to replace my timing chain, and other bits in there, and cannot
> loosen
> the nuts from the end of the crank shaft. Currenty I have the handbrake
> pulled
> TIGHT. I also have my ski pole between my brake pedal and drivers seat. I
> still cannot move the nut without moving the whole car (it's in first
gear).
> Any suggestions?
>
>
> Andy L.
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