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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Peter on October 05, 2011, 04:18:35 pm

Title: Crank Bearing/Cap Bolt Removal Tool ???
Post by: Peter on October 05, 2011, 04:18:35 pm

I know it is 17mm, but the 2 bolts on either end of the motor have no room to put a regular type socket on it..they are up tight against the block..also an open ended wrench just slips off..

Title: Re: Crank Bearing/Cap Bolt Removal Tool ???
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on October 05, 2011, 04:21:45 pm

take the seal carriers off, then you can get ANYTHING in there..

Title: Re: Crank Bearing/Cap Bolt Removal Tool ???
Post by: CRSMP5 on October 05, 2011, 08:43:10 pm

i use a grinder on a OLD 17mm socket.. taking off material one the 1 side of it will let you do this no issue..

Title: Re: Crank Bearing/Cap Bolt Removal Tool ???
Post by: Peter on October 06, 2011, 06:42:46 am

Thanks, so simple a solution and I should have known..it has been many years since I took one completely apart and forgot about the end covers and since this block is so covered with heavy oil/grease those little bolts can not be seen..