m-42 crank bolt

[tyeetoo]

Everything off the block. Need to remove the front crank bolt m-42. Is it lefty loosey? I have access to heavy equipment tools (I live in a lumber town). Just want to know we are cranking the correct direction. Thanx, mike

[EN318isPDX]

Yes but it is 244 ft lbs

[Wschnitz]

Yes but it is 244 ft lbs

Really? The one on the parts car came off easy with a crescent wrench......

....Im slightly scared that I drove that car now.

[EN318isPDX]

Really? The one on the parts car came off easy with a crescent wrench......

....Im slightly scared that I drove that car now.

In order to break mine I had to put the car in 5th gear while my dad stood on the brakes i hung from a breaker bar till it finally broke free.

You are suppose to secure one of these to the pulley and use an impact or large breaker bar on it

[Ryann]

;)

[EN318isPDX]

Only 800 dollars?! Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.) 1,650

[tyeetoo]

thanks for the suggestions

Lefty loosey it is! I've got access to big boy tools and 250 lb mechanic so it will come off!!!!! engine is on an engine stand so easy access. thanks, mike