Bollen wrote:
>
> Well, I swapped my Rochester for the Holley. The car runs smoother, has
> better gas mileage and throttle response, but less at the top end.So I
> got an Edelbrock manifold from Woody. Then I figured if that valley
> gasket is coming off, why not replace the cam while I'm at it, so thats
> on the way. Of course, I should have got the heavy duty valve springs
> installed while the heads were off...........
> Wody says the crankshaft nut needs an impact wrench to remove. Anyone
> have any input on if they have got it off without one? Needless to say
> its not something I have in my tool collection.
> Stu in DE
>
> 74 TR6, 80 TR8
Stu,
While I did this on my TR6 the principle applies to the 8 also. When
installing the a/c crankshaft pulley, I broke the crankshaft bolt loose
by fitting a box-end wrench, bracing it against the frame, then bumped
the starter. Came loose right away.
As you well know, the head on the TR8 is buried within the harmonic
damper, but a breaker bar should do the trick.
Joe Worsley's reply mentions the same thing. Good luck!
Bill Wood
1973 TR6
1979 TR8 Coupe
1980 TR8 Coupe
1981 TR8 F.I.
Greensboro, N.C.
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