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thanks Isuzu95 for your crank holder tool suggestion. Please clarify a couple of things:
Why wolmonized lumber? Is it stronger. Do you really think it makes a difference? Or does your Isuzu have termites ? LOL

Seriously, also, I'm unclear about the 2nd piece of lumber you mention. How does it work? (is it matched to length of 'holder piece', so the holder piece is jammed against it on the floor?

I'm afraid on my 92 Trooper, the oil filter/oil cooler assembly would be in the way of the holder piece. Did your application have any interference problems?
Did you try using the tool from above, holding it while torqueing w/other hand, or w/helper?

Thanks for help, and patience in helping me visualize this, before I attempt.


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I suggested the wolmonized lumber because it seems to be stronger. I have made my tool with conventional lumber. I use mending plates on both sides and both ends, so there will be 4 plates on the board that goes on the crank pulley. This piece run horizontally.

The 2nd piece of wood runs vertically. It's job is to stop or hold the first piece when you loosen the crank pulley bolt. You place it under the left side of the horizontal piece and it's bottom part rests against the floor Crude scetch follows.


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Mike Murrell
'95 Rodeo - 3.2 liter - 2WD - Automatic
'04 Tacoma - 4 banger - Automatic