[Healeys] Removing Big Nut on Crankshaft

[I Erbs]

twice?????? ;)

Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
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On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com> wrote:

> You could try what I have done unintentionally - twice. I left a big
> crescent
> wrench on the nut, then later, having forgotten it was there, tried to
> start
> the engine. A big clunk, but luckily no damage. Spun that nut right off. no
> problem at all. And here I am admitting to my stupidity.
> You could turn the wrench until it fetched up against the inner fender, or
> wherever, and avoid the big clunk.
> Rick Swain (I'm actually signing my real name)
>
> > 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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