My 1500 engine has a 1-13/16 nut on it which translates to 46mm. I think
eariler engines had a smaller crank nut. Sebastian, what engine do have in your
car to fit a 33mm socket?
Sebastian_king@ipc.co.uk wrote:
> I use a 33mm on a 1/2 inch drive and a bar approx 3 feet long.
>
> Put it in to gear, hand brake on and get some one to put their foot on the
> brakes - it'll go eventually... if the engine is out the car good luck.
>
> Seb
>
> - if you're uk come and borrow mine.
>
> Seb
> Subject: Crank Nut
> From: "Ken C" <KenCunningham@worldnet.att.net> at Internet
> Date: 12/6/99 7:31 am
>
> Any ideas on the best way to remove the rather large (1 3/4" maybe) nut on
> the end the the crankshaft of my '72 ?? Is it 1 3/4", do they make a socket
> to fit a 1/2" drive or do you have to go to 3/4" ??
>
> Not even going to ask why it's so large, must be to handle all the hp and
> torque !! <VBG>
>
> Thanks, Ken C
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