i guess this is the best place to put this thread. we need a 'stupid question' category cus this fits in perfectly there.
how do you remove the flexplate/torque coverter bolts on an engine with no top end? everytime i try to put any torque on them it just turns the whole engine over.
You could try holding the front crank bolt ,but it might just break it loose.
jam the flywheel with something
remove starter
use a socket / extention / breaker bar on the crank bolt and put it in a bind againt the frame/near by bracket or floor.
line up nut and remove
rotate crank to new nut
repeat.
btw, its much easier if your spark plugs are out.
i would hope the plugs are out if theres no top end!
Tis what I did. Worked beautifully.
Get a friend to stick the flat end of a crow bar or tire iron in between the teeth on the flywheel and have at it.
where the hell am i soppose to get a friend? lol. thanks guys, i thought about that, but i was the only one home at the time. i was hoping there was a one person method. i'll call someone up and try again tomorow using these tips. thanks.
-keith
I got them loose on the engine in the '80 by myself. I just wedged something against the flexplate teeth and had at it.
if its in a stand, a big block of wood worked for me wedged it against the flywheel and stand and pounded it under. got them out no problem after that!
if you have air use an air ratchet and swivel socket
They sell a flywheel tool.
Torch!!
lol
No.. Just kidding!!
You already have the right suggestion.. jam the flywheel at the teeth
they make a tool for everything, but when i have pry bars already, and they do the same job...im going with prybar
yea, i'll try to do that when i can. i get sick at the worst times. hopefully i'll get better quick and that stupid engine will finally be out.