[Shotimes] Tourqe on Crank Pulley

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Kerry:
 I followed a suggestion from a fellow SHO Timer. Sorry I don't remember
who!
Use a piece of 3/4" or 7/8" plywood. Cut it 12" X 4". Then in one end drill
a 3/4" hole for the socket to go through. Make it bigger if your socket
requires it. Offset from this 1.25" on either side of the hole drill two
more holes for the bolts to go through into the pulley. I used longer bolts
than the stock ones. This was good because they got slightly bent from the
force of tightening the bolt to 135 FT-LBS! Then bolt the wood onto the
pulley and turn until it hits the frame or the ground. Torque away!

 I have a ATX and can't hold the flywheel very easy. I thought you MTX guys
just put it in gear?
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 I had the same question as a previous post about how to get the
> proper TQ on the crank bolt.  I struggled with this and ruined 3
> screwdrivers in the process.  The crank pulley has an indentation, but
> not a hole to be able top the pulley from turning.  I used this
> indentation to try and stop the rotation but it was still a major pita.
> The needle hit the required TQ, but I still don't feel comfortable that
> I did this right.  Looking forward to other thoughts on this.
>
> Kerry Kinion
> '93 Green (what else) MTX