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The crank pulley bolt calls for 150+ lbs of torque (might be even tighter after years/thousands of miles). Here's what I do I on the Supra:
-- Since the engine rotates clockwise (on the Supra; check honda's rotation 1st), I put the breaker bar with extension (aka good strong pipe) on the crank bolt to the right ( illustration: *\ ) with the bar resting FIRMLY on the ground (preferably cement/concrete NOT muddy dirt). You do not want your breaker bar moving AT ALL.
-- Clear the area of civilians.
-- Make sure car is in neutral and click the starter over for a split second. This should break the bolt loose. If not, repeat procedure.
Warning: if your starter or battery is weak, this won't work. I'd resort to a breaker bar with l o n g pipe and a screwdriver handle wedged in the flywheel... You might also need a friend if you weigh less than 150lbs...
Todd
91 Civic SI
89 Supra Turbo
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