[Healeys] Locking Crank

[JSARCH]

I recommend that you replace the locking washer with a new one while you are doing the work.

 

John

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of kags at shaw.ca
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 11:29 AM
To: simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com; 'Roger Grace' <roggrace at telus.net>; 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Crank

 

Roger:

 

As Simon says, best bet is an equivalent to the factory ‘slugging wrench’ tool.  No need to access the crankshaft or flywheel. I bought a cheap combo wrench years ago to do this – can’t remember the measurements, and it’s at Mike Owens shop.  I can check the specs for you, or you are welcome to use it if you are not in a big hurry.  Feel like a ferry ride?

 

Cheers   ---   Earl

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> > On Behalf Of Simon Lachlan via Healeys
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:20 AM
To: 'Roger Grace' <roggrace at telus.net <mailto:roggrace at telus.net> >; 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> >
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Crank

 

If(!) my memory t serves me right, you can take the sump off and jam it with a piece of wood.

Otherwise, maybe get something to lock the flywheel. Per attached. I used this for work on the clutch but should do the job?

Years ago, I put a massive spanner on the nut and clouted it with a big hammer. Yes, the crank moved but the nut surely tightened up. It is an absolute beast of a spanner…open-ended, just one end. Heavy as anything, looks like something out of a Challenger tank’s toolkit.

Have fun. Simon

 

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> > On Behalf Of Roger Grace
Sent: 08 April 2026 16:05
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> >
Subject: [Healeys] Locking Crank

 

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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