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Old 03-10-2011, 05:24 AM
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Just so you know!

I've been meaning to post this for some time.

If the engine is out you can easily clamp the flywheel with a G-clamp and some blocks of wood



I've found that this is strong enough to stop the crank from spinning when doing up the crankshaft pulley nut.
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Has anyone ever made a good DIY tool to lock an OM617 flywheel?-om617-improvised-flywheel-lock.jpg  
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