Trouble Turning Crank

forwardtocharis · 10-06-2009, 01:54 PM

I'm in the process of changing out my engine bearings with the crank in.
I've been having trouble getting the upper main bearings in. I had loosened up all the main bearing journals and then read that using the oil feeder hole on the crank with a cotter pin was a good idea. This requires turning the crank.
If I remember correctly from changing my head gasket, the crank was not all that difficult to turn. I think I did it with a 3/8 ratchet last time.
This time, I maxed out my 150 ft/lbs torque wrench and then switch to my lighter, 18" breaker bar. I was able to move it a tiny bit, but not enough to help (just a couple of degrees).
Obviously the oil has been drained, but I can't image that is the problem
The journals are all still loose.
I don't want to keep cranking on it like that, something doesn't seem right. I also put both the transmission (5-spd) and the t-case in neutral. I can't think of anything else, so I'm hoping you call can help me, it's already been too long since I've driven my truck!
Thanks!

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camo31"10.50" · 10-06-2009, 02:03 PM

i had the same problem when i first got my 22r rebuilt...but now i cant remember what the problem was.....

forwardtocharis · 10-06-2009, 04:59 PM

I've poped off all the spark plugs to, in case the pressure from inside the pistons was the problem, still no good :/

Adam F · 10-06-2009, 08:22 PM

Stupid question maybe, but do you have the trans in neutral?

Crap, nevermind, you said it was.

(there needs to be a delete post button)

forwardtocharis · 10-07-2009, 07:56 AM

Yup, it's in neutral,spark plugs out, won't hardly budge
Anybody?? I really need to get this done

Adam F · 10-07-2009, 10:05 AM

Could the bering journals be binding since you loosened them?

forwardtocharis · 10-07-2009, 10:47 AM

I'm not entirely sure what you mean... none of the journals are touching the crank at this point.
I have my first upper bearing about 1/4 of the way in (as far as I could get it by hand), it's in the number 2 journal.
I'm replacing the old bearings with standard size bearings, the pastigauge head read about .05 across the crank, which is within standard tolerance.

10-06-2009, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-06-2009, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
forwardtocharis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 102	I've poped off all the spark plugs to, in case the pressure from inside the pistons was the problem, still no good :/ __________________ '85 4Runner DD Anti-sway mod/Diff Breathers/XRC 8000 Winch/Smittybilt All Around/4 Wheel Disks/Custom intake/2.5" exhaust/Custom Stereo

10-06-2009, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Stupid question maybe, but do you have the trans in neutral? Crap, nevermind, you said it was. (there needs to be a delete post button) __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

10-07-2009, 07:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
forwardtocharis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 102	Yup, it's in neutral,spark plugs out, won't hardly budge Anybody?? I really need to get this done __________________ '85 4Runner DD Anti-sway mod/Diff Breathers/XRC 8000 Winch/Smittybilt All Around/4 Wheel Disks/Custom intake/2.5" exhaust/Custom Stereo

10-07-2009, 10:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Could the bering journals be binding since you loosened them? __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

10-07-2009, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
forwardtocharis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 102	I'm not entirely sure what you mean... none of the journals are touching the crank at this point. I have my first upper bearing about 1/4 of the way in (as far as I could get it by hand), it's in the number 2 journal. I'm replacing the old bearings with standard size bearings, the pastigauge head read about .05 across the crank, which is within standard tolerance. __________________ '85 4Runner DD Anti-sway mod/Diff Breathers/XRC 8000 Winch/Smittybilt All Around/4 Wheel Disks/Custom intake/2.5" exhaust/Custom Stereo

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