Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Mon, 5 Oct 1998, Andrew Lindeman wrote:
>
> > I'm having a tough time at something and wonder if anyone can offer some
>advise.
> >
> > I'm trying to replace my timing chain, and other bits in there, and cannot
>loosen
> > the nuts from the end of the crank shaft. Currenty I have the handbrake
>pulled
> > TIGHT. I also have my ski pole between my brake pedal and drivers seat. I
> > still cannot move the nut without moving the whole car (it's in first gear).
> > Any suggestions?
>
> This will sound painful, and it will also sound like a true "bodge", but
> it works (assuming you don't have access to a really good air impact
> wrench, which should remove the nut in short order).
>
> Put your socket (3/4" drive) on the nut, put the big breaker bar on it,
> and leave the breaker bar facing up. Put the car in neutral and hit the
> starter. Ouch? Yes, but after one or two "impacts" of that handle on the
> chassis rail, that nut will loosen up. I've done it several times, and
> I've yet to cause any damage to anything. Of course, if something should
> be damaged in the course of this exercise, remember my name: Joe Curry!
> :-)
No, No, No... Andy. If something should be damaged, your name is MUDD.
On second thought, those two names might be the same.
Joe
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