Re: Loose two-piece crankshaft pulley

Posted by Bill Hartmann on August 31, 1997 at 12:38:47

In Reply to: Re: Loose two-piece crankshaft pulley
posted by Paul Koncak on August 24, 1997 at 20:44:05

: : I just discovered my two-part crankshaft pulley is loose on my 29 Coupe. The large socket I have won't fit while the engine is
: : in the car.I tried tightening it with the crank, but it didn't budge.Any suggestions short of removing the engine to tighten it??
: A little hard to get at, isn't it Bill!?I have tightned them with a big punch and hammer but it can be a little hard on the radiator if you miss.The suppliers sell a wrench that will work ok!.. provided that you have the proper size nut on it.I bought one of the wrenches.It was made using a HEX 1 3/8" socket.The socket (1 3/4" deep) has two adjoing flats sawded off so that the wrench can be put on the nut. A piece of 1 1/2" flat stock was welded to the top edge of the socket for a handle.The handle is 15" long with a 1 3/4" offset 4 1/2" from the socket.The offset is bent so that the long shank of the handle is in line with the face of the socket.
: Shouldn't be too difficult to make one.Hope this helps.
: Have fun!
: Paul
Thanks!I see now that Snyder's has that exact tool available in their catalog....just as you described.However, I have opted to tack weld the pieces together, since the mating slots are boogered all out of shape and the whole thing
will need to be replaced the next time I pull the engine. My friend who is doing the welding recommends using the original single piece pulley arrangement next time.Thanks again.

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Re: Loose two-piece crankshaft pulley Mike Flanagan September 02, 1997 at 23:09:58(0)

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