Vibration Damper Bolt

Ok, I'm trying to take off the timing chain cover because I need to replace the gasket (its leaking antifreeze) and I've hit a small snag, the vibration damper bolt. When I try to take it off it just turns the engine over. I've never taken one of them off but the only advice I've heard is to brace a breaker bar against the ground and turn the engine over. Unfortionatly that doesn't sound like the smartest thing to do and I was wondering if there is a better way, without so much of a risk of damaging my jeep or myself.

 

Not sure if theres room, but can you get a impact gun on it??

 

Thanks, that sounds like a smarter idea. I guess I didn't look hard enough when I searched.

no, an inpact gun wont work.

 

What I do know is this: do NOT use a screwdriver in the dampner to help!! Replacement dampners are hard to come by ... OBTW, check the thread in Trail Rides for the VA/ NC/ "whoever is an ECJ5er" BBQ thread...

 

I keep a block of wood about 1'' x 2'' x 1' in my garage. Turns out to be one of the most useful and used tools I have. It gets coupled with a hammer alot Thanks, I think I'll be able to get it off.

I keep my eye on the bbq. I think I'll still be in college then, though.

 

the breaker bar method may sound like a mickey mouse way to do it but it works well on just about every thing .

 

A strap wrench is a cheap solution to this problem and others like it. One can be purchased at Sears or probably any hardware store.:v6:

 

If you can get to the fly wheel gears for the starter ring you can use a bar or piece of wood to jam the ring.

 

i've done one with by hitting a breaker bar with a 2 lb sledge (just gotta shock it, not move it very much) and another using the breaker bar wedged against the ground and turning the starter over. i didn't like the idea of messing up the frame i spent time cleaning up, and knew it wouldn't bend but didn't want to take the chance.

 

Is it for the '70 V6?? If so, is the engine running? If so, This'll work like a charm!!

Go underneath and place a breaker bar w/ socket on the nut as securely as you can, in an orientation so that the grip-end of the breaker bar rests in/above the passenger side spring. Go back up and unplug the center distributor plug wire. Start engine; let it turn over a single turn or 2. The breaker bar/socket will likewise spin clockwise with the engine, and the counter-clockwise action on the nut will loosen 'er the moment the breaker bar hits the frame (or other place to bind). Once results are achieved, replace dist. center spark plug wire.

Found this all out by accident....

 

I have used an impact wrench any time I've had to remove a damper. Don't know if you have a short shaft impact, but a standard shaft impact will typically do the job.

 

Question
I have 71 jeepster and i need to get vibration damper off.
I can't seem to take that center bolt out...
Is it clockwise or counter clockwise?
I tried few time clockwise...But, I 'm thinking its got to be counter clockwise.
But not able to take 'em off.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

 

Simple counter clockwise.

 

Great Thanks Guys ! Got it off!! Breaker bar
I have another question...not sure if this is the right forum..

The Fuel pump essentric...I was looking at it and it has groove on one side...thats not normal right? its probably worn out...
If so , can anyone tell me where can i get 71 jeepsters 225 V6 fuel pump essentric?

 

Correct spelling is Fuel pump "Eccentric"

 

TA Performance has it for $35
Thanks