Engine - Fan Pulley Removal

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Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:20:57 -0700
From: eric@qnis.net
Subject: Re: TIGHT Harmonic Balancer bolt

Howdy folks,

I am replacing the timing chain in my truck today... I started the project
yesterday.

I too had a very difficult time getting the bolt loose. My problem wasn't a
long enough breaker bar or lack of equipmment; it was that I couldn't
"lock" up the motor to apply any real torque to the bolt. When I put the
truck in gear and "stood" on the brakes, the clutch would just slip.

I decided the easiest approach was to drop the oil pan, rotate the motor
until the crank was getting close to the inside of the block, insert a
small block of wood between the inside of the motor block and the crank,
and further rotate the crank until it was "locked up."

Then, I used a 4 foot leverage bar over a 3/4 drive ratchet and pulled on
that sucker for all I was worth. It came loose.

Incidentally, I do have an air compressor and a 1/2 drive impact gun but it
would not break that bolt loose.

In my particular case, I have taken out the front differential some time
ago for repair, so that may have made dropping the oil pan  much easier
than if it were in place.

On a positive note, in my case, the pan was a snap to remove, and the rest
of the job is going smoothly. My only complaint is the brackets for the
power steering and air conditioner were a pain to take off, but this may be
because I don't work on cars much anymore. I guess I'm just not used to the
little obstacales.

I hope this note helps; others may have a better solution, but this worked
for me.

Good luck and be persistant. It's always easier to work on things if you're
not ticked off about the project.

Eric Mewhirter (central CA)



> I can not get the bolt out of my harmonic balancer :-(. Is this a left
>hand bolt by chance?
>
> We have placed a breaker bar w/long handle against the frame and tried
>joging the starter motor. No luck. I pulled the radiator, fan and have a
>lot of working space but just can't get it to break loose.
>
>-Dan
>--



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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 17:04:54 -0600
From: daves8@juno.com (DAVE SCHOENBERG)
Subject: Re: TIGHT Harmonic Balancer bolt

I did this with a 389 Pontiac one time and broke the block!!

Use with caution!


Dave Schoenberg, Arvada, Colorado-----Who else gives advice like this???

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Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 08:54:49 -0700
From: "Brandon Miller" 
Subject: Re: the pulley bolt on 22RE

Put a breaker bar wedged between the frame and kick the engine over (do not
start it)

Works every time..




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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 17:37:44 -0700
From: Jim Brink 
Subject: Re: Removal of pulley bolt on 22RE

Brandon Miller wrote:
> 
> I still think a breaker bar wedged between the steering box and the frame
> and a click of the ignition works best, it has worked for me everytime..


Same here...Poor man's impact wrench.

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Jim Brink, Toyota/ASE Certified Technician      1986 Toyota Std. Bed 4WD
Manhattan Beach, CA                             32x11.50/15 BFG M/Ts
ToyTech@Off-Road.com
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