Torquing the crankshaft bolt can be a significant challenge when working on your car’s engine. Many solutions exist, but for a recent engine build, creating a custom crank holder tool seemed like the most effective approach. Inspired by this initial success, and after a fellow Mazda technician expressed interest, the decision was made to produce more of these helpful tools. This improved design differs slightly from the original, which was intended for engines on a stand. The new version is specifically engineered with additional bolts and holes to offer versatile options for securing the crank pulley while the engine is in the car. This allows for easy access to torque down the crank bolt from the most convenient angle using a 1/2″ breaker bar. While it’s recommended to have two people for this task, this Pulley Tools For Cars.com design simplifies the process considerably.
Following the design refinement, enough material was ordered to manufacture eight units. One tool each was allocated to dedicated community members @ALPINEST4RS, @WetzMS3, and sluntworks, in appreciation for their invaluable troubleshooting assistance within the community.
This leaves six pulley tools for cars.com available to the community. Instead of outright selling them to recoup manufacturing costs, a rental system is proposed. For a small fee to cover shipping (estimated at $6 for a small flat rate box), the tool can be sent to anyone who needs it. Once the job is complete, the tool can be returned or forwarded to the next person in need. This collaborative approach, managed within this thread, aims to support the MSO community by providing access to specialized pulley tools for cars.com without the burden of purchase. The goal isn’t profit, but rather to assist fellow car enthusiasts.
Your feedback and expressions of interest in utilizing these pulley tools for cars.com are welcomed. Let us know your thoughts and if this tool could be beneficial for your next car project.
