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Midget 1500 Crankshaft Nut

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77_MG_Midget

77_MG_Midget

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Can anyone tell me if the nut on the front of the crankshaft is right or left hand thread? I've hit mine with a 150 ft/lb. impact and can't get the thing to break free.
 
right handed (normal) unscrew ccw as viewed from the front. If you have the engine out, and the pan off then you can brace a chunk of hardwood between the crank and block to hold it from moving. they are very tight.

Mark
 
Thanks Mark! Finally got the thing off using a breaker bar and a 4" cheater bar.
 
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