lefty loosey?

[cwhubb]

Which way does the crank bolt turn to remove it? I'm trying to do it with a breaker bar and no luck either way. I up graded tp a 2ft 3/4 bar, the 1/2 inch wont be down for dinner RIP

 

[Don Frelier]

Counter clockwise.

 

[69Bee]

CCW as stated, 100-135 ft/lb so use an impact to remove.

 

[cwhubb]

Thats what I thought, I'll load it up in the truck and take it to someone with a impact. its not budging. Thanks for your help Don

 

[cwhubb]

CCW as stated, 100-135 ft/lb so use an impact to remove.

yep, I give up, 230 lbs on a 2 ft bar did zero lol

 

[beanhead]

Really? Try soaking it in penetrating lube, and then heating it up a bit.

 

[zyzzyx]

If you can put some heat on the bolt head quickly, you'll make the bolt expand and reduce
the clamping force on the damper. It should rip right out of there!

 

[blue69runner]

Heat can be your friend. Lube penetrating oil like JB blaster overnight.

 

[ckessel]

I've had great success doing this. Pull the plugs out, get the bar/socket on the bolt, have the bar contact the left frame rail then bump the starter with the ignition switch. Easy peasy.

 

[cwhubb]

I've had great success doing this. Pull the plugs out, get the bar/socket on the bolt, have the bar contact the left frame rail then bump the starter with the ignition switch. Easy peasy.

the engine isnt installed in a car

 

[cwhubb]

update... I got the bolt out. I sprayed it with blaster then used a 1 1/4 6 point socket, a 2ft 3/4 breaker bar with a 2 ft pipe on it and muscled it off.

 

[beanhead]

update... I got the bolt out. I sprayed it with blaster then used a 1 1/4 6 point socket, a 2ft 3/4 breaker bar with a 2 ft pipe on it and muscled it off.

Thanks for the follow-up