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daren007 · 08-22-2016, 07:15 AM

Is there a tool available to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt on the A without lifting the front of the engine or do I have to make one.

Thanks Daren

Mitch//pa · 08-22-2016, 07:20 AM

It's available from the suppliers...

Tom Wesenberg · 08-22-2016, 08:02 AM

This socket also will get the job done.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/172255019960...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I own both the wrench and socket, but usually use the box wrench.

daren007 · 08-22-2016, 08:35 AM

I have a socket but there is not enough room to get it into place with the front cross member in the way. Even if I could get a socket on the bolt once you start removing the bolt it now has the socket trapped in place. I would think a special offset wrench would be the way to go . Checked Bratton but found no such tool.

daren007 · 08-22-2016, 08:41 AM

Found the tool at Mac's Thanks. Daren

Mitch//pa · 08-22-2016, 10:05 AM

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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-22-2016, 11:00 AM

Did yall know that back in the day, Snap-On actually made a socket for the pulley ratchet nut that instead of a 3/8 or 1/2" ratchet, it had a slot milled where you used the Ford starting crank to turn the socket. Randall Strickland has one that I believe was his father's tool from when he was a mechanic.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-22-2016, 01:05 PM

Grab an old box end & with a torch & a few bends, you can make one yourself!
Bill Bend

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-22-2016, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

Is this the tool that you are talking about.

Yep.

Drive Shaft Dave · 08-22-2016, 09:51 PM

It seem's to be no end for the interesting tool's for the A.

31 RPU · 08-23-2016, 04:46 AM

I had one come loose one time and couldn't find a tool to tighten it back up. It had the two piece pulley on it and it was making a heck of a noise.
I cut a starting crank as long as I could get it and welded a nut on the end of it and used an impact wrench to tighten it back up. Only problem is I couldn't loosen it if I wanted to but I did get to drive the car in the wedding that day!!

[email protected] · 08-23-2016, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daren007

I have a socket but there is not enough room to get it into place with the front cross member in the way. Even if I could get a socket on the bolt once you start removing the bolt it now has the socket trapped in place. I would think a special offset wrench would be the way to go . Checked Bratton but found no such tool.

I made a rounded shortened socket that has the clearance for the job. A cheap socket, safety glasses, and a grinding wheel and you are in business.

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daren007 · 08-23-2016, 10:10 PM

Now this is interesting. I have the two piece pulley and my ratchet/bolt came completely out. I took a six inch extension and drilled a hole for a hardened bolt. Cut the bolt to length and welded in place. I was able to tightened the bolt with a impact wrench. Removing could be another story. Has anyone else had problems with the two piece pulley.

Dollar Bill · 08-24-2016, 03:36 AM

I have the two piece pulley and my ratchet/bolt came completely out.

By itself? If so, I'm thinking it wasn't tight enough when originally installed.

I have a two piece pulley and haven't had any problems with the bolt coming loose but I'll be sure to keen an eye on it. Thanks for posting this.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-24-2016, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dollar Bill

I have the two piece pulley and my ratchet/bolt came completely out.

By itself? If so, I'm thinking it wasn't tight enough when originally installed.

I have a two piece pulley and haven't had any problems with the bolt coming loose but I'll be sure to keen an eye on it. Thanks for posting this.

There were some cheap two-piece pulleys made that had a steel drive (where the seal was) but keyed into an aluminum pulley. Many things caused these to fail such as leaving the front slinger off of the crankshaft snout, running the belt too tight, or just not getting the ratchet nut tight. I have seen quite a few that had failed, -or were so worn they were about to fail.

Dollar Bill · 08-24-2016, 12:26 PM

Thanks Brent - Good info.

Mine is all cast iron and is working good so far.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-24-2016, 01:21 PM

In a pinch when tightening the nut, use an air hammer with a blunt chisel. Go through the spokes from the rear & hammer on the "ears" of the crank nut.
Better than a sharp stick in your eye or a thorn in your butt.
Bill Shadetree

08-22-2016, 07:15 AM	#1
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Crank Shaft pulley tool Is there a tool available to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt on the A without lifting the front of the engine or do I have to make one. Thanks Daren

08-22-2016, 07:20 AM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool It's available from the suppliers...

08-22-2016, 08:02 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool This socket also will get the job done. http://www.ebay.com/itm/172255019960...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I own both the wrench and socket, but usually use the box wrench.

08-22-2016, 08:35 AM	#4
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool I have a socket but there is not enough room to get it into place with the front cross member in the way. Even if I could get a socket on the bolt once you start removing the bolt it now has the socket trapped in place. I would think a special offset wrench would be the way to go . Checked Bratton but found no such tool.

08-22-2016, 08:41 AM	#5
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool Found the tool at Mac's Thanks. Daren

08-22-2016, 11:00 AM	#7
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,973	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool Did yall know that back in the day, Snap-On actually made a socket for the pulley ratchet nut that instead of a 3/8 or 1/2" ratchet, it had a slot milled where you used the Ford starting crank to turn the socket. Randall Strickland has one that I believe was his father's tool from when he was a mechanic. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

08-22-2016, 01:05 PM	#8
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool Grab an old box end & with a torch & a few bends, you can make one yourself! Bill Bend __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

08-22-2016, 09:51 PM	#10
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool It seem's to be no end for the interesting tool's for the A.

08-23-2016, 04:46 AM	#11
31 RPU Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 182	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool I had one come loose one time and couldn't find a tool to tighten it back up. It had the two piece pulley on it and it was making a heck of a noise. I cut a starting crank as long as I could get it and welded a nut on the end of it and used an impact wrench to tighten it back up. Only problem is I couldn't loosen it if I wanted to but I did get to drive the car in the wedding that day!!

08-23-2016, 10:10 PM	#13
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool Now this is interesting. I have the two piece pulley and my ratchet/bolt came completely out. I took a six inch extension and drilled a hole for a hardened bolt. Cut the bolt to length and welded in place. I was able to tightened the bolt with a impact wrench. Removing could be another story. Has anyone else had problems with the two piece pulley.

08-24-2016, 03:36 AM	#14
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool I have the two piece pulley and my ratchet/bolt came completely out. By itself? If so, I'm thinking it wasn't tight enough when originally installed. I have a two piece pulley and haven't had any problems with the bolt coming loose but I'll be sure to keen an eye on it. Thanks for posting this. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

08-24-2016, 12:26 PM	#16
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool Thanks Brent - Good info. Mine is all cast iron and is working good so far. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

08-24-2016, 01:21 PM	#17
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Crank Shaft pulley tool In a pinch when tightening the nut, use an air hammer with a blunt chisel. Go through the spokes from the rear & hammer on the "ears" of the crank nut. Better than a sharp stick in your eye or a thorn in your butt. Bill Shadetree __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"