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Townsend method Posted by Ari [Email] (#2847) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Ari) on Mon, 5 Oct 2009 05:35:41 In Reply to: loosening crank pulley bolt Q?, SRS900S, Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:42:41 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I use the Townsend method. It sounds hokey and a little scary, but it works great.
Right front of the car jacked up and well supported on jack stands. Right front tire off.
Remove the fuel pump fuse. Start the car, let the engine die. Leave the fuse out.
Of course, the car is in Neutral.
Take the socket on a breaker bar, and put it on the crank pulley with the breaker bar pointing down - just in front of the suspension A-arm. Make sure the socket is seated properly. Get into the car, and give the ignition switch a quick pulse to Start - you'll hear a distressing CLANK from the front suspension. Don't start the car, don't grind the starter. Get out, and re-seat the socket. Don't do this visually (it looks OK) - actually feel it is seated properly. Repeat. After 2 or three times, put the car in gear and see if the pulley bolt is loose. Don't strain - when it comes loose, it's obvious. If it is still tight, put the car back into Neutral, and give it another 2-3 whangs before testing it again.
Always check the seating of the socket after pulsing the starter (ONCE!) You don't want it to get offset, as it can hurt the bolt or come off. Yes, this means a bunch of getting out, re-seating, and getting back into the car.
And be patient - I've seen it take 12-15 times. But when the bolt does loosen, it just about spins off with your fingers.
When done, re-insert the fuel pump fuse.
This method works really well.
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