flywheel nuts December 13, 2007, 03:38:03 PM i guess this is the best place to put this thread. we need a 'stupid question' category cus this fits in perfectly there.how do you remove the flexplate/torque coverter bolts on an engine with no top end? everytime i try to put any torque on them it just turns the whole engine over. Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #1 – December 13, 2007, 04:04:35 PM You could try holding the front crank bolt ,but it might just break it loose. Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #2 – December 13, 2007, 04:05:48 PM jam the flywheel with something Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #3 – December 13, 2007, 05:48:46 PM remove starteruse a socket / extention / breaker bar on the crank bolt and put it in a bind againt the frame/near by bracket or floor.line up nut and removerotate crank to new nutrepeat.btw, its much easier if your spark plugs are out. Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #4 – December 13, 2007, 06:54:11 PM i would hope the plugs are out if theres no top end! Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #5 – December 13, 2007, 07:16:28 PM Quote from: daboss351;192608jam the flywheel with somethingTis what I did. Worked beautifully.Get a friend to stick the flat end of a crow bar or tire iron in between the teeth on the flywheel and have at it. Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #6 – December 13, 2007, 07:52:02 PM Quote from: 5.0willgo;192636Tis what I did. Worked beautifully.Get a friend to stick the flat end of a crow bar or tire iron in between the teeth on the flywheel and have at it.where the hell am i soppose to get a friend? lol. thanks guys, i thought about that, but i was the only one home at the time. i was hoping there was a one person method. i'll call someone up and try again tomorow using these tips. thanks.-keith Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #7 – December 13, 2007, 08:14:04 PM I got them loose on the engine in the '80 by myself. I just wedged something against the flexplate teeth and had at it. Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #8 – December 13, 2007, 08:49:51 PM if its in a stand, a big block of wood worked for me wedged it against the flywheel and stand and pounded it under. got them out no problem after that! Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #9 – December 16, 2007, 06:18:53 AM if you have air use an air ratchet and swivel socket Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #11 – December 16, 2007, 11:18:15 AM Torch!! lolNo.. Just kidding!!You already have the right suggestion.. jam the flywheel at the teeth Quote Selected
flywheel nuts Reply #12 – December 16, 2007, 12:49:13 PM Quote from: Tbird232ci;192997They sell a flywheel tool.they make a tool for everything, but when i have pry bars already, and they do the same job...im going with prybarQuote from: Jim_Miller;193000No.. Just kidding!!You already have the right suggestion.. jam the flywheel at the teethyea, i'll try to do that when i can. i get sick at the worst times. hopefully i'll get better quick and that stupid engine will finally be out. Quote Selected
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