Crankshaft starter dog - spanner

[stuart_k]

Can anyone tell me if a 1 5/16", 1/2" square drive deep impact socket will fit on the crankshaft pulley bolt or will it foul on the starter dog before engaging? Something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

Failing that it looks like I'm going to have to invest in a standard spanner and hope I can apply sufficient torque to get the bolt out.

[MarkyB]

Deep is good, but I can't say if it will be deep enough.
I use a large ring spanner and the power of the starter motor to undo these.

[stuart_k]

I've just invested in a large adjustable spanner to do it by your method. I hope it comes off easily enough!

[bmcecosse]

A large adjustable or even stillsons (wrap a bit of emery around to protect the dog) - and rest on the chassis leg - and jab the starter!

[MarkyB]

I'd stand it off an inch to give it some momentum, however give some thought to how you will get it tight enough when it goes back together.
Any suggestions Roy?

[bmcecosse]

I've always just pulled it up hard as I can - with a spot of Loctite on the thread.

[stuart_k]

Near side chassis leg I presume?

Hmm getting it tight again could be an issue. I'll see if I can get it off first!

[bmcecosse]

It doesn't need to be all that tight - don't worry.

[katy]

I know that you are going to use a "large adjustable spanner", but to answer your original question:

"Can anyone tell me if a 1 5/16", 1/2" square drive deep impact socket will fit on the crankshaft pulley bolt or will it foul on the starter dog before engaging? "

You have to look into the socket, not all deep sockets are broached the same, some have the hex or double-hex most of the way down, while on some it only goes down a short distance.

At least w/the adjustable spanner you can use it for other things also.

[jeff-d]

hi, i have found a 3/4 whitworth deep impact socket 3/4 drive 6 sided fits the starter dog, on ebay in garage equipment & tools no, 160749699100 for £9.98 that includes postage. cheers