If the engine is out of the car one way to "lock it up" is remove a spark
plug then feed in a quantity of 1/4" cotton clothesline rope. That'll
stop the piston dead but cushion the pressure against the head.
Best, wes
On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:06:42 -0500, <tpsmithstl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Can anyone tell me what is the best way to stop the engine from turning
> (in
> car) while you torque the crank bolt (143ft-lb)?
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