Re: Stuck rachet nut

Posted by Ben Jenkinson on September 12, 1998 at 21:29:26

In Reply to: Stuck rachet nut
posted by Glenn Spyksma on September 08, 1998 at 21:17:02

: I have just started to disassemble the engine in my 1929.Everything was going fine until I tried to get the rachet nut off.Is the nut a regular right handed bolt?I tried blocking the back of the crank shaft and turing the front nut but it would not move.I don't want to bend the crank.The pulley was broken so I have access to the nut.I even used an 18" pipe wrench, but it is too tight.I have learned that patience is the key to getting a Model A apart and back together without supporting the local supply house.
: Does someone have a good suggestion on how to get the nut off?
: Thanks in advance, becasue I know soneone out there has the answer.
: Glenn
Hi Glenn
If the engine is still in the frame you can use the starter to remove the bolt. Put your wrench on the bolt and let the end of the wrench rest on the frame rail (left side). With a good battery connected,bump the starter,it should break the nut loose. If it dosn't, place a spoung are soft cloth between the wrench and the frame(to lift the wrench about one inch off the frame) Dump the starter again and I think it will loosen up.
Do not put your fingers under that wrench-The starter and flywheel produce a lot of torque! Best of luck, Ben Jenkinson