Locking the Crankshaft

go.stfu · 07-13-2007, 10:21 PM

I need to tighten the crank bolt but can't really access the flywheel to stick a prybar in there.

Is there any other way to keep the crankshaft from turning (other than the prybar)?

Kuban · 07-13-2007, 10:32 PM

tighten your ebrake really tightly and put the car in gear, if its 5spd of coarse. 3rd gear works best.

Supra2NR · 07-13-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go.stfu

I need to tighten the crank bolt but can't really access the flywheel to stick a prybar in there.

Is there any other way to keep the crankshaft from turning (other than the prybar)?

I don't know what the tool is called
But its a long bar and a bike chain at the end
I used to wrap around the flywheel
And pinned it against the ground

Or, call a friend

SupraDupra · 07-13-2007, 11:34 PM

I usualy find my own ways to block rotation to save buying that specialty tool :P such as stick a wooden block between the timing belt and a sprocket so it can't turn ,manuals are easy 'cause you just put 'em in gear. If creativity isn't enough your going to have to buy the handle thing Supra2NR mentioned.

go.stfu · 07-14-2007, 02:41 PM

I ended up jamming the belt with some wood.

Was gonna do that at first but I thought the belt would slip round the crank pulley.

Thanks. =]

07-13-2007, 10:21 PM	#1
go.stfu 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 80	Locking the Crankshaft I need to tighten the crank bolt but can't really access the flywheel to stick a prybar in there. Is there any other way to keep the crankshaft from turning (other than the prybar)? __________________ 1985 manual (r.i.p) -- 1989 automatic (new) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2635827

07-13-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
Kuban 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 174	tighten your ebrake really tightly and put the car in gear, if its 5spd of coarse. 3rd gear works best. __________________ -868 Miles on new jasper engine -All hard pipes -0.57 trim ct-26 -greddy type S -greddy profec b -apexi ride high 7 way adjustables -eibach springs -slotted rotors -mkIV TT rims (front)245/45/17 (rear)285/40/17 -targa -greddy turbo timer -egr eliminated -3" turbo back, no cat, no resonator, Apexi N1 back. -n/a cams Theres others ill think of later.

07-13-2007, 11:34 PM	#4
SupraDupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 129	I usualy find my own ways to block rotation to save buying that specialty tool :P such as stick a wooden block between the timing belt and a sprocket so it can't turn ,manuals are easy 'cause you just put 'em in gear. If creativity isn't enough your going to have to buy the handle thing Supra2NR mentioned. __________________ 1988 Supra - N/A 5 speed 1974 'Cuda - 318 2001 Cherokee

07-14-2007, 02:41 PM	#5
go.stfu 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 80	I ended up jamming the belt with some wood. Was gonna do that at first but I thought the belt would slip round the crank pulley. Thanks. =] __________________ 1985 manual (r.i.p) -- 1989 automatic (new) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2635827

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