I am the one that suggested turning the engine over using the 35mm nut
(I don't know if the turbo gas model has the same 35mm nut as the XN6)
on the front of the crank. I did not suggest forcing it and snapping
off the nut, just using the nut to turn over the engine.
I think pulling the starter (on anything) is much more work than just
having direct access to a nut on the crank pulley. One can gently turn
the engine back and forth using the crank pulley. Removing the starter
entails wire removal and, if the location is similar to the XN6
starter, wrestling with a couple of bolts intentionally designed to
meld with the fireweall and be difficult to remove. Pulling the
starter, unless one can't get the motor to turn over using the crank
nut, sounds like a lot of extra unnecessary work.
As for the guy trying to do the job, I think it is a good idea for him
to make sure that the car is out of gear during this operation. I have
worked on many old cars and, with a can of WD-40 and a bit of patience
(not that much, actually), have managed to free up engines. Anyone who
snaps off a 35mm nut trying to loosen up an engine is applying way too
much force.
Ken
On Nov 8, 2005, at 4:33 AM, Steven Harris wrote:
> Thanks for all the suggestions!
> Anyone know the best way to access the flywheel to turn it on a mid
> '80's 505 gas turbo automatic?
> Steven
> David Frizzell <dave@deltafoxtrot.com> wrote:
> Then after letting it 'soak' in, use a crow bar on the teeth of the
> flywheel
> and slowly turn the engine back and forth only a few degrees at a time.
> Each time turning it a bit more as it becomes easier.
>
> Take your time and be patient and you should be able to save it.
>
> Dave
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