A quick question

[tonytiger]

Is the front Drive Chain Sproget a left hand thread?

[ssevy]

No, but it's tighter than a crab's ass, and that's watertight, so it sure can feel like it's a left hand thread.
I have an old Black and Decker impact wrench that I use, but lacking access to one, have someone press the rear brake firmly, and use a breaker bar and give it a good "tunk" with a dead blow hammer or block of heavy wood.
If you already removed the chain, you'll need to remove the right hand engine cover and have someone hold that nut with a big breaker too.
Good luck!

[tonytiger]

Thanks Ssevy I'll give that a go. I tried with an air impact wrench but it would not budge.

[ssevy]

Not to insult your intelligence, but did you peen back the lock washer?

[Mustang]

psssst ............................big fuckin ratchet and 4 foot long extension on the handle .
comes loose easy .

[JayDub]

Soak it with penetrating oil and leave overnight, it'll make a big difference.

[tonytiger]

Yes I did Ssevy but thanks for asking.
Thats my next move mustang.
Ahead of you there Jaydub. But I'll leave it till Saturday.

[tonytiger]

Next move a bit HEAT

[tonytiger]

At last it's loose. With my mate on the bike and pressing on the brake pedel (1st gear the back wheel turned. A hook screwed into the floor a rachet strap, long bar and sware words it came loose. Yahoo

[Beernard]

Yippee!! Did you get a pic of the set-up? Although I do understand that when we are in such positions, photographic records are the last of our priorities even if they may prove priceless! Nice work, anyway.

[tonytiger]

Ill post a photo between Christmas and New year Mother Inlaw alert

[tonytiger]

Hello Beernard A bit late but, tread the strap through the loop down to the floor atatch to hook and ratchet away

[Beernard]

Thanks Tony. Not quite what I expected, but there you go!

[tonytiger]

Some times the basic option is best.

[tonytiger]

Head off. The wet liners have brown rusty stains, on the outside and there is a bit of sludge in the corners but nothing else.