The tool to lock the crankshaft is about $40 last I checked. There really is no other way to lock it in order to remove the crank bolt.

Torque is quite high, over 300lbft... so tightening will be a chore.

I hacked up a plastic cup like you would find at a picnic to ease installation of the front main.

Also, no easier time than then to verify you have no other oil leaks. Oil pressure senders do leak on these. Oil level senders do also. Oil pan crush washers.

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