I did mine wet, with Loctite medium strength...lol, at 120ft/lbs, never came loose and the last time I had to remove it, came out without much of a struggle-remember, I've done this 3 times already.
This sounds like Physics 101. Are you sure that lbs of torque are calculated that way? It's been 26 yrs since Physics class, so I dont recall. But the 140" is for a 1Ft lever? I have a pipe making the distance from the actual socket about 3', so should I need to apply about 1/3 of the 140?You'd need to apply the 140 lbs to a one foot long lever (i.e. wrench). Most of us use a much longer lever ("breaker bar"). So 70 lbs applied to a 24" lever or ~90 lbs to an 18" lever would give you the 140ft/lbs. Can you manage that?
Oil and loctite do not mix and Alfa Recomends loctite on the crank nut.Yep. Oil the threads so that the force you are applying goes to tightening the nut, not overcoming friction.
You are correct, now I'm confused on what I saw in car disc saying to use loctite onWait a minute, guys. Now first, the manual says OILED 140 ft lbs, not loctited 140 lbs.
Flywheel bolts....saying to use loctite n![]()
I thought it had to do with something going onto the crank...Flywheel bolts.
LOL. Thanks for the laugh!..joepapa..you no 'girlyman'?get big wrech pull hard..bolt will come off....i would help you but ,me pulled big mussels opening lid on pickle jar..![]()
Right.....flywheel (and intake manifold too!).Flywheel bolts.
Whew, that was funny!LOL. Thanks for the laugh!
I'd be very leery about using any sort of puller. The pulley can easily be damaged by a strong pulling tool. It really should just slide off. Try gently prying behind the pulley - a little bit on one side and then a little bit on the opposite side trying to get it to move straight out and not get crooked (?sp). Look for the key that keeps the pulley aligned to the crank. Try tapping on the key to make sure it isn't causing the pulley to hang up.Now, I need to figure out how to get the PULLEY off. I searched the forum, and found how some had their pulleys just fall off! Mine is tight. Which kind of puller jaw should I buy? And will this crack my pulley?
Thanks a million, Eric! This is a v good explanation, and now (tommorrow), I will try this out, knowing I dont need a special puller. Sleep well!Whew, that was funny!
I'd be very leery about using any sort of puller. The pulley can easily be damaged by a strong pulling tool. It really should just slide off. Try gently prying behind the pulley - a little bit on one side and then a little bit on the opposite side trying to get it to move straight out and not get crooked (?sp). Look for the key that keeps the pulley aligned to the crank. Try tapping on the key to make sure it isn't causing the pulley to hang up.
When you do get the pulley off, inspect the hub - especially near the keyway - for cracks. the keyway causes a weak point where cracks can start.