I was able to get it off way too easy, good thing I under took this
project otherwise it would have come off on the road. I plan on
purchasing a wrench like the one you recommended to make sure it is on
tight because I just touched it with a large open end 1 11/16 wrench and
it came off. No lock tab was used so I will have to replace that also.
My only problem now is figuring how to get the engine lifted so that I
can get the pulley off, it is hitting the cross member in front even
after the damper was removed.
Thanks,
Don
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dave & Marlene
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 11:34 AM
Cc: Healeys
Subject: Re: Starting nut removal
Hi Don,
It takes a 1 11/16" - 43 mm wrench. You might get it with a socket &
breaker bar. Sometimes they are pretty tight. If you arrange for the
breaker bar handle to come up against something solid, hitting the
starter will sometimes break it loose. Another possibility is to use an
impact wrench if your particular frame arrangement allows access.
The last & best, in my opinion is to use a striking/slugging wrench such
as shown in the factory shop manuals.
You can get an idea of what these wrenches look like here:
http://www.newmantools.com/wrenches/ozatfsw.htm
It's kind of expensive for a one time use but not bad for a club
purchase.
However you get it off, make sure that it is tightened back to a similar
torque when you replace it.
Good luck,
Dave Russell
BN2
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