[Shotimes] How to TQ the crank bolt?

ATXSHO93@aol.com ATXSHO93@aol.com
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 23:00:00 EDT


In a message dated 4/8/03 2:24:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bmalach1@nycap.rr.com writes:

> Is there an easy or proven method to torque'n down the crank bolt? I have my
> TQ wrench set to 126lbs but even with the car in gear, and someone standing 
> on
> the brakesthe crank still moves around a little. it stops but I feel that 
> I'm
> just cranking against the tension from the acc belts.
> 

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Look at the very bottom of my page for a photo.  It will take a while to load 
due to all of the PICS.  I don't know about proven, but I have used this 
method several times without any problems.

John Gentry
'93 ATX