[Healeys] Locking Crank

[David Nock]

Put the engine in  1st gear, then with the rear wheels of car on the 
ground have someone hold their foot on the brakes.

You can then tighten the crank pulley with a large breaker bar and socket.

You will need to disconnect the motor mounts from the frame and 
disconnect the throttle rod and the pivot on the intake manifold and 
remove the front air filter and lift the engine. In order to get a 
socket on the crank nut.

-- 
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca
209 948 8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com


On 4/8/2026 8:05 AM, Roger Grace wrote:
> Had a bit of a mishap with my BJ8 engine that is installed in the car.
> Drive shaft and gearbox in place and tunnel off.
> Need to re-tighten the crank nut.
> So how is the easiest way to lock the crank ?
> Is it safe (no damage) to lock the prop shaft flange and in 4th gear ?
> Thank you
> rg
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