Removing crank bolt

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Mar 30, 05 5:15 pm

I need to remove the big bolt on the front end of the crank to access the timing cover. How doi get it off?
The engine just turns over. Have I got to put rope down the spark plug holes?

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Wed Mar 30, 05 5:21 pm

I normally do this with the engine in the car with the power steering pump still conected by putting a spanner on the bokt on the snout of the p/s pump works a treat every time . If the engine is out even easier get sonebody to hold a spanner on one of the bolts ant the other end of the crank.

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Mar 30, 05 5:57 pm

Socket that FITS, power bar on to chassis leg, pull lead off coil -flick starter Works every time

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Mar 30, 05 6:09 pm

Very Health & Safety.

I find you can just shock it off....

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Mar 30, 05 6:17 pm

Hammer, big one.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Mar 30, 05 6:21 pm

i guess everyone will cring at this, and it may explain why the flex plate i sent dave had a small bend in one leg, but i have in the past put a hefty screwdriver thru the flexplate and turned it til it jams agains the block, then the bolt undoes !

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Mar 30, 05 6:55 pm

Thats how my local land rover main dealer does the current diesels

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Mar 30, 05 9:41 pm

Blimey, lots of options then. The engine is still in situ ,but the steering pump is removed. On two strokes I used to build we'd use a conrod holder. I'l try to shock it off i guess.

ps How much does a small block weigh, need to order a hoist/crane for removal?
Thanks to all, as ever

pps Steve, laquer over the primer and rust and freeeze it in time! (The Chrysler 300, that is)

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Mar 30, 05 10:28 pm

To be safe get a 1000kg hoist. That way you can safely get the reach.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Mar 30, 05 10:41 pm

Cheers, Dave, sorry to hear about your crank problems.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Mar 31, 05 9:13 am

I'd say the safest and easiest way to do it would be take the sump off, jam the wooden handle of a hammer up there and wedge it between one of the crank throws and the block.

gotta say though, I used hughs method with the flexplate jamming technique

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Mar 31, 05 5:22 pm

Everything is currently disconnected or removed so I guess its one of the engine out methods.

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Thu Mar 31, 05 6:37 pm

Smallblock weighs about 600lbs (270kg). Agree it's best to build in a bit of safety, although mine has comfortably sat on my 350kg engine stand for some time. Not the same as a hoist mind, but if you really can't get a 1000kg hoist there's a fair bit of margin there!!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Mar 31, 05 7:08 pm

Yeah but a 1000kg hoist is rated at a LOT less by the time you have extended the arm out.