Crankshaft Nut

Russell Dewsnup · Dec 3, 2013

I am trying to remove the nut that holds the belt pulley on the front of the engine on my Farmall M. Is this a right or left handed nut. I can not get ir to budge. Wondred if I was trying to turn it the wrong way? (trying to turn it left) Thanks for your help.

buzzinduzzin · Dec 3, 2013

hand cranks engage the nut, so if you crank the engine clockwise ( as viewed from the front ) that would tighten the nut, so ccw removes nut

showcrop · Dec 3, 2013

You need impact. Put your 3/4 drive breaker bar on it and hit the bar with a good sized hammer while you hold the socket on the nut. It won't take a lot.

rustred · Dec 3, 2013

those nuts are not all that tight. 2 1/2" socket i believe, and a 1/2" impact takes them off. right hand threads.

Dr. Walt · Dec 4, 2013

Easy to remember, same as lug nuts.
Righty tighty, Lefty loosey.

El Toro · Dec 4, 2013

Some Chrysler vehicles had left hand lug nuts at least in the 1950's. Hal

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