Anderson Ed wrote:

Well, Folks with a 3 day week end and all the house prep duties
completed, I start the tear down of my 13B this weekend to determine the
cause for the coolant/rotor chamber leak. Funny, I just noticed that
"Tear" as in "tear-down" and "Tear" as in "cry" are spelled the same.

But, to my question.  I have the Haynes manual and Bruce T's video tape
so feel as well prepared as possible, however I do have one question.  I
figure with a big pipe and breaker bar I can torque off the flywheel
retaining nut (300+ ft lbs).  However, can I use the same process with a
heavy duty torque wrench to re-torque it to the correct torque value
when I put it back on.  In otherwords, would adding an extention to the
torque wrench (pipe) have any effect on the torque value reading of the
wrench.  I would think not, but thought I would ask.

Vince Hearn offered one suggestion that I thought I would pass on
regarding lack of a maintenance motor mount.  He suggested using a 13"
dia wheel to rest the front plate on. The hole in the center allows the
eccentric shaft to extend through.  Neat idea and cheap.

Well, will let you know on Tuesday, what I find.  May take a few photos
for posting for those interested.

Ed Anderson

The torque wrench will still work Ed. Robbin does it all the time
when changing wheels on 747's or something like that.

I am interested in the photos of the problem when you find it Ed.
Good luck. 


Paul Lamar
 
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