balance wheel

Unknown
Unknown
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi everyone:

I'm a new Hudson owner and am in the process of overhauling a 308. You'll be able to tell by my question that I'm a novice.



How do your remove the 11/2 inch bolt on the balance wheel from the crankshaft. When you turn the bolt, the crankshaft turns. I can block the crankshaft but don't know if that's the right procedure.

Tim

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I would think, if the engine is out of the car, block the flywheel, or install bolts in the end of the crank, and have someone hold that stationary with a long bar.



    If it is still in the car, unless it is an automatic, put it in gear, and give it a good turn.



    Hope this works.



    best!

    Hudsonkid.
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Hi, Welcome to the Hudson group... I have used two methods in the past. first you need to make sure you bend the tabs back on the locking washer behind the balancer bolt head. Then with a large box end wrench on the bolt braced against the frame, and the coil wire out.. Bump the starter. The bolt should unscrew it's self. In addition, you may be able to block the wheels and leave the car in gear, assuming it's a standard shift, and stand on the wrench. If you have the engine out of the car, use an impact wrench. Which by far is the easiest way. I'm sure you will get some additional advice from some other do it yourselfers.

    Regardless, have fun!

    Dave W (FL)
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    Better pull the coil wire before you hit the starter. If she catches, it'll take off 'cross lots, and take everything with it like the original Uncle Josh's did. Dog, picket fence, beehives...everything.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    i drilled a hole in the end of a 2 foot length of 1 1/2x 3/8" flat steel and bolted it to a hole in the crank rear flange then turned the engine over until it hit against the flywheel dowel. keep turning it over until it locks against the neck of your engine stand and give it a good heave UP. you are less likely to tweak your stand and the force of gravity on the engine gives you a little extra force. i used a 1 9/16" socket on a 3/4 drive breaker bar with one extension. easy!
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