Flywheel Lock tool Easier way of removing Crankshaft nut

[1batt4u]

Hi all,

I started making these flywheel lock tools to prevent the crankshaft from turning and to loosen the nut on the crankshaft pulley much easier!!!
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We've all read the different threads and experienced ourselves how difficult it is to keep the crankshaft from turning in order to loosen the nut. I bought 2 different flywheel lock tool, one that was "universal" for $30, which did not fit, and another one for around $30 that had 2 sides to it. One side was for GM and the other side was for Volvo/Saab, I definitely thought that would work but nothing! Money and time wasted! I decided to make my own tool! Made out of 304 S/S.

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It bolts right on the left side, driver side, bottom. My exhaust system is out of the way. First, I match up the teeth of the tool with the flywheel teeth, then I had the wrench on the pulley nut, moving the pulley till I matched up the hole on the tool to the already existing threaded hole in order to bolt it in, 7mm bolt. Was told DMC spec should be 135 ft. lbs. tops. I easily went up to 175 ft. lbs., you don't want to go too high and damage something. When I went to loosen the nut, it loosened very easy, put some strength.

Overall the "teeth" on the tool, moved inward 1mm, but can be moved back just a tad! Both sides are the same, so if one side were ever to go bad, you can use the other side.
You can also mount on the back of your engine if you remove transmission off the engine, as seen on P.61 of the DMC book!
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At the moment I am out of a job, trying to find ways to make money. I had someone make a bunch of them for me. Made of 304 S/S and comes with 7mm bolt and washer! Would appreciate the help!!
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Selling at $35 flat, shipping and handling already included within the US 48 states!! Ready to ship out! Sorry, that's the best price I can do, but it beats others out there selling for around the same price, plus their shipping charges and you won't really no if it will work/fit. With me you can't go wrong!

**Please comment only if you are interested and/or to write something positive!!**

Thank you!!

[mluder]

**Please comment only if you are interested and/or to write something positive!!**

Thank you!!

I'm interrested - Something I don't need right now but you never know.

Cheers
Steven

[1batt4u]

PM sent!

[1batt4u]

3 Sold so far!

Thank you guys!!

Still have more! :thumbup2:

[1batt4u]

4 Sold!!!

Still have more!!

[Jack]

You get my PM?

[1batt4u]

You get my PM?

Sorry Jack but I never got a PM. You sent it recently? My message box was full recently. PM me again.

Thank you!

[Nicholas R]

I know this isn't flywheel lock tool related but if you're looking for something else to sell and make some money on, you could market your double DIN dash setup :biggrin:

[opethmike]

I received the tool today. Seems very nicely made, and quite solid. I am sure it will hold up excellently when I eventually remove my crank pulley again.

[1batt4u]

I know this isn't flywheel lock tool related but if you're looking for something else to sell and make some money on, you could market your double DIN dash setup :biggrin:

Actually I have been working on the details now and getting ready to make a thread on it. This is a big project and I will need 30 buyers up front to start it!

[1batt4u]

I received the tool today. Seems very nicely made, and quite solid. I am sure it will hold up excellently when I eventually remove my crank pulley again.

Thank you again Mike!! Glad to hear you got it and happy with it!!

[1batt4u]

7 SOLD so far!!

Gonna go to Post Office later! Still have more! Those interested PM me so I can get yours out ASAP!!

Thank you!!

[Morpheus]

PM Sent!

[1batt4u]

PM Sent!

Thank you Brandon!!

Everything shipped out b4!!

Thanks again guys!

[1batt4u]

Sold a couple more!

As of now I have 6 left!! Anyone interested PM

I will try and get another batch made.

[Kenny_Z]

I've got one on the way. It looks like it's going to be a life saver. :thumbup2:

[1batt4u]

I've got one on the way. It looks like it's going to be a life saver. :thumbup2:

Thank you again Kenny!! Will ship out later today!!

[1batt4u]

Still have 6 left! Get them while you can!! :thumbup2:

[1batt4u]

Still have the 6 left!!

[1batt4u]

Still have 6 left, before I start a new batch!!

I got good reviews on these, they are very helpful!!

[Jeffu]

I'll take one.

PM sent

[1batt4u]

Thank you!!! :-)

[Patrick C]

Actually I have been working on the details now and getting ready to make a thread on it. This is a big project and I will need 30 buyers up front to start it!

Anxiously awaiting more details...

[1batt4u]

Anxiously awaiting more details...

I will post any time soon!!

[Nicholas R]

Anxiously awaiting more details...

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[pgringo]

you sir are awesome! looks like a wonderful contribution.

:headbang:

[1batt4u]

I have 5 left!

[1batt4u]

4 left!

[nullset]

Hm, seems trendy. I'm in! PM sent.

[1batt4u]

Hm, seems trendy. I'm in! PM sent.

Thank you!!! :-)

3 left!!

[1batt4u]

3 more left. Anyone want to help me out and buy them? :-)

I want to start the Double-Din project, before I start a new batch of these.

Thank you!

[1batt4u]

I made another batch of the flywheel lock tools.

Anyone interested PM me.

Thank you!

[1batt4u]

I still have more for sale. They are very helpful, quick and easy!

[Cory W]

PM sent.

[1batt4u]

PM sent.

Thank you!!! :thumbup2:

[chris williams]

Good item, thanks for sending so promptly. Will be very handy.
Chris

[1batt4u]

Good item, thanks for sending so promptly. Will be very handy.
Chris

Thank you for buying!!

[1batt4u]

Still have more available!!!

[1batt4u]

Bump! Still have more available!! A Must have, very helpful!!!

[1batt4u]

I have a bunch flywheel lock tools ready for sale!!

They are very helpful, very easy and a must!!

PM me!!

Selling at $35 flat, within the US 48 states!! International will be more.

Thank you!

[Spittybug]

PM me the paypal details. I'm going to need to pop off my crank pulley when I replace it with the ribbed pulley for the supercharger. May as well be proactive and get one of these now rather than after giving things a try without it.......

[1batt4u]

PM sent! Thank you!

[1batt4u]

Still have more for sale!!!

[1batt4u]

Still have lots more for sale!! They are very helpful!!

[1batt4u]

Bump! Still have more for sale!!

Very helpful tool!

[cis6409]

yes please ill take one just wat im looking for!
pm sent
cheers
shane

[1batt4u]

Thank you!!!


Still more for sale!!!

[1batt4u]

Plenty left for sale!!! Very helpful tool!!

[1batt4u]

Bump!! Still have more for sale!!

[D Knight]

Pm me, I'm interested in one.


-D Knight-

[1batt4u]

Pm me, I'm interested in one.


-D Knight-

PM sent!

[1batt4u]

Still more for sale!

[1batt4u]

BUMP! Still have more for sale!

[DMC-81]

PM sent.

[DMC-81]

Hi there,

I just wanted to add my compliments for this tool. I didn't have my exhaust out of the way, so it was a tight spot to work in, and with my manual transmission, I had to remove the protecting plate (101075) first. Other than that, it was easy, and I was able to torque the crank nut to 135 ft/lbs easily.

Now I have my re-plated pulley installed correctly. Done and done....

Thanks!


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[Ryan King]

Any left?

[Ryan King]

Any left?

Bumpin up and up. Sent PM

[dmruschell]

BUMP! Still have more for sale!

I just tried to send a PM, and it said your inbox was full. I could really use one of these tools next weekend if they're still available!

[DMC02766]

I might be interested too if you have anymore.

[1batt4u]

Hi guys,

Just saw ur posts. Yes they r available. $35 shipped within the states.

[SS Spoiler]

Getting ready to pull the motor, so I made sure to break the
crankshaft nut loose before I jacked up the car.

[Ryan King]

*REVIEW*

So, I bought this tool with the hopes that I could remove my Crankshaft Pulley by using hand tools.
I really liked the look of the tool and seemed to be well manufactured, and its made from high quality material.

I dont know if it was just me, or if I was doing something incorrectly, but the tool didn't work out so well for my removal. Not all the teeth lined up with the transmission (Automatic) and I had a hard time getting it positioned correctly. I was able to reference the photos on here to get it close, but I could never seem to line up all 4 teeth in the grooves of the transmission gear.

I didn't want to use an impact gun to remove the pulley, so I first tried using a breaker bar with a cheater pole at the end, but before I could put any pressure on the nut the tool would bend up and fall off the transmission, or the teeth would get chewed up. After several attempts at rebending the teeth, resetting the tool, etc etc, I just gave up on it.

In the end, I had my neighbor help me with an impact gun and we got the nut off no problem...without the use of the tool... :(
I was really eager to use it, but unfortunately I was not impressed. Again, I could have been doing something wrong or not setting up the tool correctly. This is just my experience. 30 dollar was worth a shot, but it just didn't fit my needs.

-Ryan

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[dmruschell]

*REVIEW*

So, I bought this tool with the hopes that I could remove my Crankshaft Pulley by using hand tools.
I really liked the look of the tool and seemed to be well manufactured, and its made from high quality material.

I dont know if it was just me, or if I was doing something incorrectly, but the tool didn't work out so well for my removal. Not all the teeth lined up with the transmission (Automatic) and I had a hard time getting it positioned correctly. I was able to reference the photos on here to get it close, but I could never seem to line up all 4 teeth in the grooves of the transmission gear.

I didn't want to use an impact gun to remove the pulley, so I first tried using a breaker bar with a cheater pole at the end, but before I could put any pressure on the nut the tool would bend up and fall off the transmission, or the teeth would get chewed up. After several attempts at rebending the teeth, resetting the tool, etc etc, I just gave up on it.

In the end, I had my neighbor help me with an impact gun and we got the nut off no problem...without the use of the tool... :(
I was really eager to use it, but unfortunately I was not impressed. Again, I could have been doing something wrong or not setting up the tool correctly. This is just my experience. 30 dollar was worth a shot, but it just didn't fit my needs.

-Ryan

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It looks like we had the same experience. I could get all 4 teeth to line up with the flex plate, but as soon as pressure would be applied to the breaker bar, the tool would rotate (only one bolt holding it in place doesn't prevent it from rotating) and 2 of the teeth would disengage. The two remaining teeth would then immediately bend. We ended up using an impact gun to get the nut off.

Maybe the tool works better with manual transmission cars, but with a manual, you can just put the car in gear and use the e-brake or wheel chocks to keep it from moving in order to prevent the flywheel from moving.

Either way, I bent the teeth back and will keep the tool around. I figured it was worth the gamble as well. I appreciate the person who made it for doing so, and for shipping quickly. I just think that preventing it from rotating would make the tool more effective. 40291

[opethmike]

It's probably more intended for a manual transmission. Different toothing pattern, maybe?

[Ryan King]

I just think that preventing it from rotating would make the tool more effective. 40291

Maybe if the tool utilized not just the bottom threaded bolt hole in the transmission, but also the top one as well. There are two threaded bolt holes, if the tool was elongated to accommodate a bolt in both those bolt holes it would possibly be more sturdy. Possibly its just an Automatic transmission issue.