Remind me how to stop the crackshaft

[tampabronco]

From turning when removing the pulley on the harmonic balancer

 

[73azbronco]

I use one of the large rubber strap plumbers wrenches around damper, then just barely loosen the 4 bolts then let belt go and remove all. Is that the one you have?

https://www.harborfreight.com/rubbe...tF_sb4f4Nzb7lg2-yNtbTLnOVyYzslNEaAiXZEALw_wcB

 

[tampabronco]

Mine is a Manuel

So I thought if I put it in gear it wouldn't move

 

[tampabronco]

Mine has 3 bolts on the pulley

They soaked overnight but no luck

 

[Broncobowsher]

So I thought if I put it in gear it wouldn't move

Top gear, set park brake. Will move a little as the drivetrain loads up.

Top gear because you want the park brake to have the best mechanical advantage against the engine. Doesn't work with automatics.

Or just buzz the bolt out with an impact wrench

 

[tampabronco]

Thanks for the help.

I was finally able to get it going. Now trying to get a replacement....

 

[sanndmann3]

What I came with when pulling Explorer serps in the junk yard was to find one of the balance holes in the o.d. of the harmonic. i stick a large allen key in the hole and then rotate until the key contacts the waterpump. Locks the engine right up...

 

[B.ranch]

Next time try a impact gun