Crank Pulley Bolt Removal (on engine stand)

**riruiz_88** · 15-02-2011 05:21 PM

im having trouble undoing the crank bolt from a block that is on an engine stand. there is no tranny or head on the block.
i have tried using a electric rattle gun which just spins the rotating assembly. what are some ways of holding the rotating assembly in place so it dosnt move?
i have tried holding the pulley with my hand but i still cant get it undone with the gun going full ball for about 30-40sec.

**davidvtec** · 15-02-2011 05:30 PM

Put a closed spanner on the crank pulley bolt and with a hammer, hit it not so hard, but enough power to get it moving slowly. Thats how i did it, and it worked
Hope that helped

**riruiz_88** · 15-02-2011 05:40 PM

great thanks for the input, wouldnt that still move the crank??

**oocus** · 15-02-2011 05:54 PM

if the flywheel/flex plate are there you can lock the crank on them

**na-118** · 15-02-2011 05:56 PM

just invest in a proper tool for 50 bucks and do it

**riruiz_88** · 15-02-2011 06:10 PM

there is no fly wheel on the block. i have tried to chock it in other places but they dont seem to work well. what feels like im getting a better chance is holding the pulley with my hand

**SHI-FTY** · 15-02-2011 06:52 PM

as na-118 said, heres an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...motiveQ5fTools

**oocus** · 15-02-2011 07:36 PM

hey thanks shi-fty, ill be ordering one of them

**markismaximus** · 15-02-2011 07:50 PM

using a piece of steel bar (25mmx2mm should do) lock the crank in position. Use a flywheel bolt on one end and a trans bolt hole on the other. know what I mean?