Crank bolt question

[LEADFOOT]

What is the best way to keep the crankshaft from turning when trying to remove the crank bolt on the balancer? I don't have the luxury of an impact gun.

[CHEVROLADE]

i use a pipe wrench

[PitchBlackC3]

I have a tool that goes in the starter position and locks the flywheel. Pretty handy for stuff like this. Other people use chains with success.

[EmmerichLSx]

Put your socket on there and have your buddy start the motor. Ha sorry.. I couldn't help myself!

[EmmerichLSx]

But if ya think about it it would work.

[6.0vortecchevy]

Put a chain through the balancer and through the frame.

[Xlr8n]

[6.0vortecchevy]

I would be scared to snap that idle pulley off tho. But if it works then.........

[LEADFOOT]

I would also be afraid that I would snap off the idler pulley. It might work better using the p/s pulley but I think I will try the chain to the frame method

[6.0vortecchevy]

Chain works perfect every time.