turbored

I'm doing a timing belt job on my 1.6 before putting it in the car. Can't get the crank bolt off because I can't figure a way to keep the crank from turning. Any suggestions?

xturner

m.net garage section has an idea or 2. Here's a pic of one.

http://www.miata.net/garage/images/crankshaft_tool.jpg

Arkmage

iTrader: (3)

put one of the bell housing bolts back in and use a prybar between the bolt and the flywheel teeth.

olderguy

iTrader: (19)

Rope trick. Turn crank until one cylinder is at the bottom of the stroke. Feed a piece of clothesline into the spark plug hole and turn it in the direction you want until the rope jams and locks the crank. Then, have at the bolt.

turbored

Thanks for the advice guys. I did it the arkmage way, and came right off!

13inches

Also works well for torquing the flywheel bolts

neogenesis2004

iTrader: (12)

I just stick a screwdriver through one of the holes on the flywheel into a crevice on the block. That holds everything in place.