mjr45 Posted June 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 15, 2013 The last time I tightened the cam and balancer bolts the engine was on a stand and easy to stop the crank from turning, now its in the car and I need to tighten them up, but not real sure how to do it with just one person, Any suggestions? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted June 15, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 15, 2013 Remove the starter and put a flathead screwdriver in a flywheel gear till it locks against the tranny housing. Torque the crank bolt to spec. This obviously takes two people. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-425661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted June 15, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 15, 2013 Remove a sparkplug and feed in a short length of nylon rope. Torque to spec after the rotating assembly cannot turn. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-425670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr45 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted June 15, 2013 I like the rope idea, I'll give it a whirl, thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-425672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Zeros Posted June 15, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 15, 2013 Just make sure you leave the end of the rope outside the engine, preferably tied to something that doesn't fit through a spark plug hole (like a big washer, or the firewall) :stupid: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-425682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr45 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted June 15, 2013 Captain, good idea. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-425688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted June 16, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 16, 2013 chain wrench around crank pulley. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-425743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted June 16, 2013 Share #8 Posted June 16, 2013 chain wrench around crank pulley.Be carefully with this. If you over stress the rubber layer in the damper you might damage it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-425747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr45 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted June 28, 2013 I used the nylon rope stuffed into the #1 cylinder, worked like a charm. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/46777-tigjtening-the-crank-and-cam-bolt/#findComment-426561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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