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Re: Crankshaft end bolt removal

To: Hugh Fader <hfader@usa.net>
Subject: Re: Crankshaft end bolt removal
From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 10:43:27 -0500 (EST)
Cc: "6 Pack List (E-mail)" <6pack@autox.team.net>, "Triumph Mailing List (E-mail)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
On Sat, 9 Feb 2002, Hugh Fader wrote:

> Well. I have another stuck bolt on my TR6: the crankshaft end bolt. I have
> two of the radiator bolts installed and am holding it from turning with a
> screwdriver between these. I have sprayed the bolt with Kroil and gave it a
> few whacks. Trying to turn it with a big adjustable wrench. This isn't a
> left-hand thread by chance is it? Next step I guess would be heat, but where
> to apply it? It looks like the threaded hole is behind the pulley.
> 
> Any suggestions?

I 1/2 inch drive impact wrench and 100 PSI of line pressure will get you
450 pounds of force (with the right gun). This has never failed me on big
bolts torques over 100 ft/lbs.
 
> Thanks,
> Hugh Fader
> 72 TR6

regards,
rml
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