Why can't you just put it in first gear, with the handbrake well on?
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From <John.Deikis at med.va.gov>
To: <dmeadow@juno.com>; <chuckc@attglobal.net>
Cc: <John.Deikis@med.va.gov>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 14 August 2001 14:26
Subject: RE: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
> That's the next problem. Without being able to wedge something
> against the crankshaft or lock the flywheel, I don't think I can get
70 lbs.
> ft. of torque onto that bolt. Guess I'll have to drop the sump
(again)
> unless somebody has a good idea.
> -John
> > 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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