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Posted by: wndsnd Feb 24 2012, 02:56 PM
Just got the 73 home and I want to see if the engine is siezed. What is the best way to do this. Can I get a socket on the fan, or should I put it in 2nd or 3rd gear and try to roll it? What size is the Fan Hex Nut?
Thanks Again 
Posted by: pt_700 Feb 24 2012, 03:22 PM
how about lifting a rear wheel (after safely blocking the fronts, of course), putting her in 5th and turning the lifted rear wheel by hand?
Posted by: nathansnathan Feb 24 2012, 03:50 PM
The nut on the alternator is a 22mm. You may have to reach down there and pull up on the belt to take out the slack if it starts to slip.
Posted by: Al Meredith Feb 24 2012, 04:23 PM
I agree with the alternator pulley . requires a large wrench but that is how I do it.
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Feb 24 2012, 04:37 PM
The center bolt holding the fan hub on is an 8mm x 1.25, and takes a 13mm wrench. Might be a really bad idea to use that, even if the plugs are out. Breaking it would be a definite downer.
Take the spark plugs out and remove the point wire from the coil if you're gonna try to crank it with the starter.
The Cap'n
Posted by: wndsnd Feb 24 2012, 04:42 PM
how about lifting a rear wheel (after safely blocking the fronts, of course), putting her in 5th and turning the lifted rear wheel by hand?
Not sure I can find any metal to support the car!
Posted by: wndsnd Feb 24 2012, 04:44 PM
The center bolt holding the fan hub on is an 8mm x 1.25, and takes a 13mm wrench. Might be a really bad idea to use that, even if the plugs are out. Breaking it would be a definite downer.
Take the spark plugs out and remove the point wire from the coil if you're gonna try to crank it with the starter.
The Cap'n
If I hit it with the starter and the engine is frozen, what damage will I do!
Posted by: wndsnd Feb 24 2012, 04:45 PM
The nut on the alternator is a 22mm. You may have to reach down there and pull up on the belt to take out the slack if it starts to slip.
This sounds like a plan!
Posted by: glens67 Feb 24 2012, 04:49 PM
The nut on the alternator is a 22mm. You may have to reach down there and pull up on the belt to take out the slack if it starts to slip.
This sounds like a plan!
Just put on the ground in 5th and push it
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