How can I get a crankshaft pulley bolt to stick?
Mold the putty into a half bowl shape and adhere just under the crankshaft pulley bolt. The sides of the dish should extend up past the bolt to submerge it completely in lubricant. You may need to clean away some of the grease and grime first to help the putty stick in place.
Which is the correct way to turn a crankshaft?
Engine rotation is viewed from the flywheel of the engine, clockwise would be Right Hand, and counter-clockwise would be Left Hand. Since you usually cannot see the flywheel with the engine in the boat it can also be determined from the front of the engine. Then, what happens if you turn the crankshaft the wrong way?
How to loosen a crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer bolt?
How to loosen a difficult crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer bolt. The first method uses the power of the starter motor, and the second method uses the force of the rolling vehicle. Be sure to disconnect the main coil wire before attempting, because you DO NOT want the car to start when doing this!
Which is the most stubborn crankshaft pulley bolt?
Crankshaft pulley bolt is the most stubborn, highly torqued and perhaps the most challenging bolt to remove in a car.
How do you turn a crankshaft by hand?
Put the crankshaft bolt (aka “harmonic balancer” bolt to me because you have to remove it to remove the harmonic balancer and any pulleys which are bolted to it) back into the crankshaft, tighten it by hand, and then turn it (again tightening it, clockwise) with a socket and a large “breaker bar”.
How do you tighten a crankshaft pulley bolt?
– Take the tie-down rope and wrap it around the crankshaft pulley as tight as you can in a clockwise direction. My pulley has 3 pulleys so I used the middle pulley. Tie-down should make about 4 or 5 loops around pulley.
How to loosen a difficult crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer bolt. The first method uses the power of the starter motor, and the second method uses the force of the rolling vehicle. Be sure to disconnect the main coil wire before attempting, because you DO NOT want the car to start when doing this!
How many loops around a crankshaft pulley bolt?
Tie-down should make about 4 or 5 loops around pulley. – Find a spot on the frame of the car that has a hole that the hood end can fit in. Be very sure this is on the frame and not some flimsy piece otherwise you can cause serious damage to your car and/or yourself.