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razorbeetle
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 Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:55 pm Post subject: Noob here. Engine removal question |
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| I'm in the process of removing my engine on my 72 Super. That top left (driver's side) bolt seems impossible to reach. It's also in what looks to be a housing???? I researched before I asked, but I didn't see any answers on how to remove that bolt/nut. Any help? |
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jzjames
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| Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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It's reachable, but real difficult.
Glenn wrote, "To get to the top bolt you need a 17mm ratchet box wrench and a 17mm swivel socket on a 24" extension." |
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Cusser
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Yeah, like listed above, 17mm socket, long extension, ratchet wrench. I'm notsure I've even used a universal joint, and I know I don't have a swivel-socket in the 17mm size, and I've not had issues with these.
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sb001
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| Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Noob here. Engine removal question |
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| razorbeetle wrote: |
| I'm in the process of removing my engine on my 72 Super. That top left (driver's side) bolt seems impossible to reach. It's also in what looks to be a housing???? I researched before I asked, but I didn't see any answers on how to remove that bolt/nut. Any help? |
Are you in NW Arkansas? If so let me know if I can help.
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razorbeetle
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Hey guys. Sorry being late getting back ya. I've been in the shop trying to figure this out. I pulled the driver's side wheel off and thought maybe I could get to it from the back side. Guess what? I stuck a screw through the hole where the bolt is supposed to be and it went all the way through. NO BOLT! Ha--problem solved. Whoever put the engine in didn't bother putting the bolt back in. When I finish my engine work, I'll put one in at that time.
SB, No, I don't live in NW Arkansas. Woo Pig Sooie!  |
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sb001
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Hey guys. Sorry being late getting back ya. I've been in the shop trying to figure this out. I pulled the driver's side wheel off and thought maybe I could get to it from the back side. Guess what? I stuck a screw through the hole where the bolt is supposed to be and it went all the way through. NO BOLT! Ha--problem solved. Whoever put the engine in didn't bother putting the bolt back in. When I finish my engine work, I'll put one in at that time.
SB, No, I don't live in NW Arkansas. Woo Pig Sooie! |
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Her74buggy
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| Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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| razorbeetle wrote: |
Hey guys. Sorry being late getting back ya. I've been in the shop trying to figure this out. I pulled the driver's side wheel off and thought maybe I could get to it from the back side. Guess what? I stuck a screw through the hole where the bolt is supposed to be and it went all the way through. NO BOLT! Ha--problem solved. Whoever put the engine in didn't bother putting the bolt back in. When I finish my engine work, I'll put one in at that time.
SB, No, I don't live in NW Arkansas. Woo Pig Sooie! |
Very common not to have one there. Mine didn't either. You can pick one up at Ace hardware when you put it back in. I just used a ratchet with an 6" or 8" extension, no swivel. Each to their own.... |
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razorbeetle
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| razorbeetle wrote: |
Hey guys. Sorry being late getting back ya. I've been in the shop trying to figure this out. I pulled the driver's side wheel off and thought maybe I could get to it from the back side. Guess what? I stuck a screw through the hole where the bolt is supposed to be and it went all the way through. NO BOLT! Ha--problem solved. Whoever put the engine in didn't bother putting the bolt back in. When I finish my engine work, I'll put one in at that time.
SB, No, I don't live in NW Arkansas. Woo Pig Sooie! |
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*we stink right now* |
Bielema will get it done. Needs more time. |
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razorbeetle
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| razorbeetle wrote: |
Hey guys. Sorry being late getting back ya. I've been in the shop trying to figure this out. I pulled the driver's side wheel off and thought maybe I could get to it from the back side. Guess what? I stuck a screw through the hole where the bolt is supposed to be and it went all the way through. NO BOLT! Ha--problem solved. Whoever put the engine in didn't bother putting the bolt back in. When I finish my engine work, I'll put one in at that time.
SB, No, I don't live in NW Arkansas. Woo Pig Sooie! |
Very common not to have one there. Mine didn't either. You can pick one up at Ace hardware when you put it back in. I just used a ratchet with an 6" or 8" extension, no swivel. Each to their own.... |
I'm going to pick one up asap. Thanks. Kinda of a blessing it wasn't in, I don't know if I can reach my fat arm up in there. |
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sb001
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Bielema will get it done. Needs more time new offensive coordinator. |
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razorbeetle
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| razorbeetle wrote: |
Bielema will get it done. Needs more time new offensive coordinator. |
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Can't argue that. |
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