[Healeys] Removing Big Nut on Crankshaft

[Bob]

I believe since it is a British Austin Healey car the correct tool is a 1inW 
slugging wrench.

The BN1 is !inW I measured it.   I have a "King Dick' brand 1inW socket.

I've had real good luck with Kroil Penetrating Lubricant. Here:

http://www.kanolabs.com/

Great tip Michael!

Bob
55BN1


On 5/4/2014 8:32 PM, Michael wrote:
> Hi Bob,
> Try this trick. Pull the plugs and rotate the engine until #1 cyl is almost
> all the way down  the on the POWER stroke.
> Stuff as much 1/2" rope or better yet "sash cord" down #1 plug hole as you
> can, at least 3' of rope but keep the end because you will use that to get the
> rope out.
> Trying to loosen the nut will bring the piston back up but the rope will act
> as a stop. Ideally you want that to occur when the piston is halfway up the
> stroke.
> You will probably need a bar at least 3' long to loosen the nut.
> Michael S
> BN1 #174
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
> Sent: b5/b4/b2014 8:03 PM
> To: "healeylist" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Removing Big Nut on Crankshaft
>
> Listers,
>
> What's the best way to lock up the engine/drivetrain so I can undo the big nut
> on the end of the crank?
>
> I've tried popping it loose with the starter but the starter doesn't supply
> enough torque.
>
> Bob
>
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