I use a long screwdriver and jam it across between the heads of two
bolts while turning a third. That usually works for me.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
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Riles wrote:
> Thanks for the replies guys,
> I pretty much did what you suggested as far as using the belt to keep
the
> pulley from spinning, but I set my wrench to 9.8 ft/lbs of torque and I
> couldnt get it to "click", so I'm worried that Im a little below the
> reccomended torque, still they seem tight. I just wondered if there was
a
> trick to it. I will try to torque them again tomorrow. Thanks again.
-Riles
>
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:49df2$4817f168$5492@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Riles wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> Apologies for the dumb question, but how do I keep the Water Pump
pulley
>>> from turning when I tighten the bolts? The pulley has two holes in the
>>> front "face". Thanks In Advance!
>>> -Riles
>> Snug the bolts as best you can (an air rachet works nicely and the 1/4"
>> jobs
>> top out at under 10 lbs. torque so you won't snap anything). Put the
belt
>> on the pulley, grab it and squeeze it around the pulley while you
tighten
>> the bolts. Treat the belt like a strap wrench.
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
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