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| wndsnd |
 Feb 24 2012, 02:56 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat....  Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States   |
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?
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| pt_700 |
Feb 24 2012, 03:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California 
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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?
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| nathansnathan |
Feb 24 2012, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None |
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.
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| Al Meredith |
Feb 24 2012, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 960 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
I agree with the alternator pulley . requires a large wrench but that is how I do it.
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 24 2012, 04:37 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
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 |
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| wndsnd |
Feb 24 2012, 04:42 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(pt_700 @ Feb 24 2012, 04:22 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? Not sure I can find any metal to support the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) |
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| wndsnd |
Feb 24 2012, 04:44 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 24 2012, 05:37 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 If I hit it with the starter and the engine is frozen, what damage will I do! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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| wndsnd |
Feb 24 2012, 04:45 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(nathansnathan @ Feb 24 2012, 04:50 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. This sounds like a plan! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| glens67 |
Feb 24 2012, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(wndsnd @ Feb 24 2012, 03:45 PM) QUOTE(nathansnathan @ Feb 24 2012, 04:50 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. This sounds like a plan! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Just put on the ground in 5th and push it |
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