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11-06-2004, 06:13 PM | #1 |
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prevent engine rotation
I'm trying to torque the damper into place... I've only got 1/16" left to go but the crank is spinning now (at about 55 lb/ft). I put in the spark plugs which helped a bit but I e\need to keep the crank from turning - what's the technique??
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11-06-2004, 06:19 PM | #2 |
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I have used a screwdriver wedged inbetween the teeth of the flexplate and the block.
Never had any problems that way, although it might not be an acceptable practice. Dan |
11-06-2004, 06:33 PM | #3 |
its all about the +6 inches
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Shove a looong flat head inbetween the torque converter and fle plate. Let it turn untill it smacks the bellhousing...it won't move any more.
Just remember to remove it before starting engine. |
11-06-2004, 06:59 PM | #4 |
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MAC & SNAP-ON BOTH MAKE TOOLS TO TURN FLYWHEELS & FLEXPLATES. THEY WONT DAMAGE THE TEETH OR BEND THE FLEXPLATES. THE TOP ONE IS A MAC & THE BOTTOM ONE IS A SNAP-ON . JOHN
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11-06-2004, 09:56 PM | #5 |
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In the end I just put a C-clamp on the flexplate and that did the trick.
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11-06-2004, 10:35 PM | #6 |
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Large vise grips will do the job nicely as well.Clamp them on the flexplate,and torque away.
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11-07-2004, 05:55 AM | #7 |
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Who needs a torque wrench??? They are just play toys for girls! Get your impact wrench & tighten until you can't tighten any further. The bolt heads will pop right off when they are properly torqued.
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