best way to tighten the fan clutch

[jwsfarrier]

I feel like this might be a stupid question,but here goes. Replaced my fan clutch now how the heck do you keep the pulley from turning while tightening that thing down. I have a serp setup with the belt already on. I have tried wedging a piece of wood between the pulleys but no luck. Do I need to take the belt off to do it or does it matter. Thanks a bunch!

 

[IDIoit]

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?77848-Fan-clutch-nut-torque

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lisle-43300...:g:KkYAAOxyOa9RzKs3&item=400031432022&vxp=mtr

 

[jwsfarrier]

Thanks for the info IDIoit! So with the pnuematic tools or by setting it with some sharp blows with a hammer there is not so much of a problem with the pulley turning? Sorry to beat a dead horse here, I have a big wrench to fit the nut so I can get some good leverage, but cant seem to keep the pulley from slipping to crank on it.

 

[IDIoit]

there is a tool that encapsulates 2 bolts on the water pump while you tighten it,
but that **** is for the birds!
pneumatic wrench, quick, easy, 1 hand operation.
nothing easier.

this for a ***** machine, but you get the point.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-32mm-Fa...:g:HRIAAOSwFqJWoG0C&item=251854100819&vxp=mtr

I have a wrench that fits over the nut, but with a breaker bar and a BFH, I said screw that and bought the right tool.
with the pneumatic set up, you WILL find that the first time you use it, it was well worth the money.
ask anyone who has it.
right @laserjock ?

 

[laserjock]

Damn skippy.

 

[jwsfarrier]

Thanks you guys. Looks like I'm getting some new tools!

 

[IDIoit]

after you get it, make sure you report or even video record that smile, or look of confusion on your face when you realize.."thats it? nothing more to it? why in the flyin F$@& did I not have this tool already?"

 

[jwsfarrier]

I will gladly report back once I get the tools. Just put the order in so I'm hoping to get it the end of the week. Having screwed around with the darn thing for a couple days in every way imaginable, not mention stalling progress. This will be money well spent. Work smarter, not harder!

 

[riotwarrior]

For the tool you do need a good quality air hammer...I have 3 or 4 a d only 1 will Braaaaap those off the others just bzzzzzzt not nuff gumption.

But boy oh boy...braaaaaap shes off....yer like...*** already?.....then some BLUE locktite and Braaaap...braaap...shes o just like miss goodntite

 

[Knuckledragger]

I guess you have already ordered some pneumatic tool, I have both hand tools and they work just fine, no compressor needed. I made one and had the other for a machine in my shop. If you want to try them, You can use them for the cost of shipping.

 

[laserjock]

My husky brand (Home Depot) air hammer seems to do the business.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Factory used a sealer, that's why it's so hard to unscrew it, to put back on, use a little Blue LocTite, nut won't back off then.

 

[riotwarrior]

40-120 lbs ft of torgue

 

[jwsfarrier]

Thanks again for all the info folks. Looking forward to getting that thing cinched up. BTW why is the torque range so broad. Lots of room there between 40 and 120. Think I will error on the side closer to 120!

 

[IDIoit]

getting a torque wrench on that nut will be fun if you decide that the correct torque is needed.

my opinion on the broad range is that, there is room for error?

cant really go wrong if you have a 40-120 ft lbs range