[alfa] Re: crank locking tool: flywheel teeth versus cylinder rope

[Jon Pike <jhpike@xxxxxxx>]

> Ultimately, what worked was renting a 3/4" impact
> wrench. Didn't have to lock the engine - just put the
> impact wrench on that big 38mm hex, turned it on for
> about three seconds, and wa-la - pulley came free...
Gee Brian,  you were somewhat luckier than me...  but WHO ISN'T!!!!
(laughing hysterically,  falling on floor, slapping my face a few 
times,  getting back in the chair with slight tic...)

Ahem...

It took much application of PB Blaster (of which I'm becoming a convert) 
waiting,  hammering, waiting,
using a punch and hammer all around to make sure the lockwasher was 
completely flat, more hammering..

Finally after 2 1/2 days, with several 5 minute sessions of whanging 
with the impact wrench,  it finally let go.

Do I have to say anything about being gunshy around torquing and bending 
things??

I ordered the $5 VW flywheel block,  I'll let you all know how it works 
when I put the pulley on the new motor.

Jon and Marcia (i'm fine..  no, really I am...)
77 Spider
Irvine, CA
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