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

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've used that method too - it's like a real slow impact wrench with real
impacts. : )

Ken


Quoting 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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