[Healeys] Locking Crank

[josef-eckert at t-online.de]

David,
Why 1st gear and not 4th gear? 1st gear makes it easier to crank the 
engine. 4th gear makes more sense.
 
Josef Eckert
Königswinter/Germany

 

 

 

 

 

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Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Locking Crank

Datum: 2026-04-08T20:01:53+0200

Von: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>

An: "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>

 

 

 

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 
<http://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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