How does a pulley holding tool work on a crankshaft?
This crankshaft pulley holding tool will lock both the crankshaft and pulley assembly firmly in place preventing rotation whilst the pulley retaining bolt is removed or refitted. Whatsmore, it is easily fitted within seconds using the four high tensile steel bolts supplied.
Is it possible to remove a crank pulley bolt?
If you don’t have any impact tools, removing the crank pulley bolt is next to impossible. You can use the cars’ starter to break that bolt loose. Follow the directions in the video exactly or you can cause some serious damage to person or property. I am not responsible for any damage caused by using this method. Do so at your own risk.
Is there a way to stop the crankshaft turning?
On automatics, it is IMPOSSIBLE to stop the Crankshaft turning without this locking tool. This crankshaft pulley holding tool will lock both the crankshaft and pulley assembly firmly in place preventing rotation whilst the pulley retaining bolt is removed or refitted.
Why does the crankshaft rotate in a clockwise direction?
A crankshaft rotates either in clockwise direction or anticlockwise direction only. Means, if an engine is meant to be rotated in clockwise direction, it will rotate in clockwise direction only. This is because of the gear settings inside the gearbox.
Do you need to loosen the pulley bolt on a crankshaft?
Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur. CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important.
Is the pulley keyed to the crankshaft?
WARNING: The pulley is not keyed to the crankshaft, this procedure is the only way to establish the proper relationship between the crankshaft pulley and the engine, etc., etc., Basically, you need to get the engine at TDC, and then use the locating bolt to align the pulley when reinstalling.
How is the crankshaft sprocket and pulley aligned?
For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt.
How to put a pulley in the right position?
Make sure the engine is at TDC before the pulley is removed….. [installing the pulley] Insert a one-inch long 6mm locating bolt through the hole of the pulley, which should be at the bottom when the pulley is in its TD position, and thread it into the timing cover. This locates the pulley exactly in its TDC position.