How do I break the crank damper bolt free on a motor that doesn't have a trans?

honestabe

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I need to break the crank pulley damper bolt free on a 1JZ that's in my parts car, but there isn't a trans attached nor a starter and I don't have an air compressor for which to use a badass impact on. Anybody have any suggestions?

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Lost@walmart

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I used a clamp that I zip tied to the bar thats underneath the car.... I think its the sway bar..... and I took the bar that goes into my jack and put it over the wrench....
 

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No impact on a JZ crank bolt? Have fun with that one... I'm by no means a weak guy, but I couldn't hit the breaker bar with enough 'snap' to break the bolt's torque free without turning the engine on the stand. Even if you can muster the ~200+ ft/lbs needed to break that one loose, it's a matter of speed in this case. Is it feasible to borrow a compressor, or to pull the motor? If so I'd do that, without an impact you're gonna have a hell of a time with that one...
 

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I bought the toyota SST fuk that... Not even the Impact gun was doing it's job & I used my buddys SNAP-ON impacts...
 

mkiiichip

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This, I have that exact tool and it works great, then all you need is two 1\2" breaker bars.
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Search for "Schley 64300"
 

OneJArpus

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Electric impact gun is one idea

i took a pc of wood jammed it on the flywheel, put a breaker bar on there while holding and pushing down on the breaker bar i quickly yanked and broke the nut loose. Inertia will get the bolt off.

I jammed wood again and used a 1/2" tq wrench n torqued it to spec..
 

te72

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mkiiichip;1634742 said:
This, I have that exact tool and it works great, then all you need is two 1\2" breaker bars.
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Search for "Schley 64300"
Good info. :)

zoppii;1635003 said:
Hold the dampener with a strap wrench. You can buy one at Sears. Works great, I've done it many times.
This would also work well enough.

OneJArpus;1634847 said:
Electric impact gun is one idea

i took a pc of wood jammed it on the flywheel, put a breaker bar on there while holding and pushing down on the breaker bar i quickly yanked and broke the nut loose. Inertia will get the bolt off.

I jammed wood again and used a 1/2" tq wrench n torqued it to spec..
Not pretty, but I imagine this would do in a pinch, especially if you're a ways from a parts store, or they're like places around here and open only when you're not working on your car...
 

Mr.Yuk

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I used a 1/2" Breaker bar and a spare 3000 pipe, With an assist on the flywheel being held in place with a large flat screwdriver.
 

Moy

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mkiiichip;1634742 said:
This, I have that exact tool and it works great, then all you need is two 1\2" breaker bars.
64300.jpg

Search for "Schley 64300"

I was just about to recommend this tool. I bought it for use on my 7M, and have used it on my buddy's 2JZ. Works great. This most recent time that I had to take my crank pulley off (when I was swapping the bearings) I got my pulley, covers, timing belt, etc off in under 30 minutes. Nice thing... you can keep the radiator in place when doing it ;)