Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
#21
Did you all read all his experiences? Sure, most of the time these methods work and are quick and easy. But for whatever reason, his was super stubborn.
Haven't we all had that experience where some bolt gives us way more trouble then it should?
Haven't we all had that experience where some bolt gives us way more trouble then it should?
#22
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I think people don’t realize the breakaway torque can be over 400 ft-lbs. This requires 3/4 drive tools.
I have the Honda hex holding tool welded to a 3’ pipe, that sits on the passenger shock tower as a support.
Using a 3/4 drive breaker bar, 4 foot total bar length. Pulling from the top, breakaway torque is immense. It takes a moderate to strong pull to break it loose (my knees are against the tire at 3 and 9) it is a loud hard nasty break of a bolt, but easy in general to break loose with proper tools, After cracked loose the bolt will spin out with your fingers easily. There will be no thread rust on an originally installed pulley.
I have the Honda hex holding tool welded to a 3’ pipe, that sits on the passenger shock tower as a support.
Using a 3/4 drive breaker bar, 4 foot total bar length. Pulling from the top, breakaway torque is immense. It takes a moderate to strong pull to break it loose (my knees are against the tire at 3 and 9) it is a loud hard nasty break of a bolt, but easy in general to break loose with proper tools, After cracked loose the bolt will spin out with your fingers easily. There will be no thread rust on an originally installed pulley.
#23
^^^ This is the method I used. It came off very easily.
FWIW I have a Milwaukee 2767 (1/2", rated @ 1400 ft lb breakaway). I looked at this option just for kicks and it requires various extensions to get in there...the 2767 is a big gun. Then it's likely to end up beating the bolt up between the weird angle and all the slack in the extensions. Possible yes, but glad I didn't have to do that.
FWIW I have a Milwaukee 2767 (1/2", rated @ 1400 ft lb breakaway). I looked at this option just for kicks and it requires various extensions to get in there...the 2767 is a big gun. Then it's likely to end up beating the bolt up between the weird angle and all the slack in the extensions. Possible yes, but glad I didn't have to do that.
#24
Hence the reason why my reply alluded to my recent "bully bolt" war i had on my hands. U know about my struggle and now, eventual triumph!
#25
I think people don’t realize the breakaway torque can be over 400 ft-lbs. This requires 3/4 drive tools.
I have the Honda hex holding tool welded to a 3’ pipe, that sits on the passenger shock tower as a support.
Using a 3/4 drive breaker bar, 4 foot total bar length. Pulling from the top, breakaway torque is immense. It takes a moderate to strong pull to break it loose (my knees are against the tire at 3 and 9) it is a loud hard nasty break of a bolt, but easy in general to break loose with proper tools, After cracked loose the bolt will spin out with your fingers easily. There will be no thread rust on an originally installed pulley.
I have the Honda hex holding tool welded to a 3’ pipe, that sits on the passenger shock tower as a support.
Using a 3/4 drive breaker bar, 4 foot total bar length. Pulling from the top, breakaway torque is immense. It takes a moderate to strong pull to break it loose (my knees are against the tire at 3 and 9) it is a loud hard nasty break of a bolt, but easy in general to break loose with proper tools, After cracked loose the bolt will spin out with your fingers easily. There will be no thread rust on an originally installed pulley.
Glad I took your advice to NOT USE THE STARTER BUMP METHOD. I feel so much better now
#26
So from this we can conclude Billman has the strength of 2 men...
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