• Hey Guest!
    British Car Forum has been supporting enthusiasts for over 25 years by providing a great place to share our love for British cars. You can support our efforts by upgrading your membership for less than the dues of most car clubs. There are some perks with a member upgrade!
    **Upgrade Now**
    (PS: Upgraded members don't see this banner, nor will you see the Google ads that appear on the site.)
Tips
Tips

TR6 Tightening crank pulley bolt on TR6

Share this page

B

bunzil

Jedi Trainee
Country flag
Offline
A few weeks ago you guys came to the rescue and suggested I use an impact wrench to muscle off the 1 1/8" crank pulley bolt on the 6. I was doing this to replace the timing chain cover gasket.

Now tightening the bolt. How do I achieve the required 80 to 100 lbs of torque specified with the impact wrench? Someone lent me a 100lb Snap On torque stick but it and the impact wrench don't fit into the space provided.

I'd rather not use a torque wrench because I fear loading up the entire drivetrain might lead to damage.

Thanks

Ned
 
There's no way that 100 ftlb of torque is going to harm the drivetrain, Ned. After all, the engine makes more like 150 ftlb; plus there is a huge shock load when someone winds it up and dumps the clutch.
So just put it in 4th gear, lock the e-brake firmly, and torque it down.

I wouldn't use a torque stick + impact anyway, even if it would fit. They're good enough for lug nuts I guess, but just not all that accurate IMO. Too many other variables.
 
Thanks Randall. What you say makes sense, I was just being cautious. I torqued it up to the required specs without any issues.

Much appreciated.
 
Back
Top