Re: [AMC-list] Remove flexplate from '68 232 w/ automatic

[markprice242 <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I Have always put a wrench on the bolt, closed end on bolt, smack the end of the wrench with a BFH. (hammer). Watch your fingers etc. Works 90+% of the time. (I generally use this when too far away from air compressor etc; Mark Price markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxx Morgantown,WV 26508 "who said that?" ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Fulton" <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Rambler AMC, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:58:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Remove flexplate from '68 232 w/ automatic
> I've done that too but if he doesn't have an air tool and the engine
> is out of
> the car I've found that it's easier to jam a piston with the rope.
> Joe Fulton
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sat, October 15, 2011 9:40:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Remove flexplate from '68 232 w/ automatic
> Easiest way is to use an impact wrench but I think you can put a screw
> driver between the bolt heads and the end of the crank to keep the
> crank
> from turning while you break them loose. Once you break them loose,
> they'll come out pretty easy.
> Matt
> On 10/15/2011 11:49 AM, Joe Fulton spouted this sage advice:
> > Bruce,
> >
> > Those flexplates are pretty fragile. I suggest that you pull on
> > spark plug
> and
> > insert a long piece of rope (3/8th inch cotton or nylon will work).
> > The rope
> > will act to cushion the piston against the cylinder head and jam the
> > piston so
> > the crank can't turn. Leave one end of the rope sticking out of the
> > spark
> plug
> > hole so you can remove it easily when you have removed the
> > flexplate.
> >
> > Joe Fulton
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Bruce Griffis<bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and
> > family"<amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sat, October 15, 2011 8:10:54 AM
> > Subject: [AMC-list] Remove flexplate from '68 232 w/ automatic
> >
> > cross-posted on theamcforum:
> > I started working on my engine swap. I pulled the automatic off the
> > 232. No problems. I removed the bellhousing. I'm trying to remove
> > the
> > flexplate but running into issues. When I try to turn the 9/16"
> > bolts,
> > the who flexplate revolves. Should I brace a screwdriver between
> > some
> > teeth to hold it still? Any tricks? If compression is good, should
> > the
> > flexplate turn as I try to remove the bolts?
> >
> > Any hints and tricks? Or just hit all the bolts with penetrating
> > oil,
> > brace against the teeth (I'm not re-using the flexplate, I'm
> > swapping
> > to manual) and use a big ol' wrench?
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