is my CB going to blow up?

[kellogg_racing_]

also, if i can't find that tool, would it be OKAY to just use an impact wrench?

I dunno...impact wrenches typically have a rating of around 200-250 ftlbs. If you could find one that's lower around 150 i GUESS you could, but get that tool and try to wedge it. When my dad and I replaced the clutch in his Mustang we had to get the main clutch bolts to around 110 ftlbs and that was a BITCH! But we found a way to wedge the clutch. Try putting it in park too? And hell if you do take it to the stealership, they might even check other shit around there and find something else wrong (which is more money, but at least you won't get stranded)

[batever]

also, if i can't find that tool, would it be OKAY to just use an impact wrench?

absolutely, use your impact wrench. You don't need that tool to loosen (usually) or tighten that pulley bolt if you have an impact wrench

Or, you can take a bunch of nylon rope and stuff it into one of the spark plug holes to stop the psiton moving, , then use your torque wrench.

note: you are supposed to put a drop or two of oil on the threads of the bolt, but not on the surface of the bolt washer, then torque to 165 ft-lbs. If you're using an impact wrench, you'll have to guesstimate on the torque. If the tool is srated for 250 fl-lbs then get out your calculator and figure out what 165/250 is and dial that in as the variable power setting for your tool. Not super accurate but it works. Alternately, regulate your power supply by the same fraction : (165/250)* 90 psi should do it if your tool is rated at 250 ft lbs at 90 psi.

I would tend to want to err on the overtightening side for this bolt. Whatever happens, you aren't going to strip it. It's too big.

[batever]

where is this lower metal cover you talk of??


oh and i just read somewhere about a "starter trick"??? anyone that knows what this is, good idea or bad?

starter trick is grounding a breaker bar that is attached to the crank pulley bolt,, then gunning the starter for a second. On our cars that will tighten the crank pulley bolt. A LOT. or break your tool. Make sure no one is standing around when you do it.

On most other cars, the starter trick will loosen the crank pulley bolt. But not an an Accord motor,--it will tighten it. A LOT.

[mayberry]

Use an impact wrench to take the pulley off. The rubber on the inside of it probably seperated. I can't believe that wasn't post number two.

[KB7]

hes already parting the car out, this is over

[stretch JDM]

yea a impact and the correct socket will do.

[crashandburn930]

the crank pulley also called harmonic ballancer, is right behind the left front wheel, just take off the wheel and it is right there, might be behind the splash guard if you still have it, (idk cuz mine fell out), if so take that out then you will see it.

how old is your crank pulley? it could be bad. they can wiggle when they go bad.

if it is in fact a loose pulley bolt, you should probably pull it out before you go and try to tighten it and check the threads. after rebuilding my motor my pulley bolt backed out 8 months later and messed up the threads pretty bad. i got lucky and was able to rethread it.
and you are going to mess with that pulley's bolt you should pick up one of these first.

^crank pulley tool^

when you go to tighten it, realize that it has one of the highest torque specs of the entire car, somewhere around 160-180 foot pounds, maybe someone else can chime in witht the actual specs

we dont have harmonic balancers. thats why we have balance shafts.

[HondaFan81]

The rubber on the inside of it probably seperated. I can't believe that wasn't post number two.

You and me both. I guess not many people realize our crank pulleys have the rubber dampener inbetween.

BTW, the crank pulley rubber separated on my sister's 91 SE automatic with about 290K miles at an intersection. Her battery light came on, stayed on as the alternator stopped charging.