- 1. [FOT] torquing a Spitfire crank nut (score: 1)
- Author: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
- Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:47:00 -0600
- I'm looking for different ideas on how to torque the crank nut on Susan's Spitfire with the engine already in the car. When the engine is on the stand I just use a block of wood to keep the crank fr
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- 2. RE: [FOT] torquing a Spitfire crank nut (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:51:01 -0700
- If you remove the starter, you can expose the flywheel gear and wedge something in there to keep the crank from turning. Joe C. Amici, I'm looking for different ideas on how to torque the crank nut
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00027.html (9,066 bytes)
- 3. RE: [FOT] torquing a Spitfire crank nut (score: 1)
- Author: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
- Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:04:41 -0600
- Well it appears the majority say to pull the starter and trap the flywheel. I was hoping to not have to remove anything but this method is a darn sight better than removing the engine! While at Mospo
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00028.html (10,320 bytes)
- 4. RE: [FOT] torquing a Spitfire crank nut (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Munson" <fasttrs@mindspring.com>
- Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:08:38 -0500
- 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 fro
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00034.html (8,269 bytes)
- 5. RE: [FOT] torquing a Spitfire crank nut (score: 1)
- Author: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 20:29:20 -0600
- 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 3/4/2
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