I finally got around to installing my new crank pulley bolt with the 3/8" square hole that allows turning it with a ratchet.
With the wheels blocked I put the car in gear. I thought the crank wouldn't turn while I wrenched on the bolt.
But it did!
Does this mean my clutch is slipping?
I completed the task by putting a screw driver in the alternator pulley notch.
But, I am left wondering about my clutch.
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No the clutch did not slip if the car moved....It transmitted the applied torque.....
Next time apply the emergency brake and block the front wheels, while using 2nd or 3rd gear....
^^^What Leon said^^^
I said the wheels were blocked. The car did not move.
I put it in first and then reverse.
The car wasn't running when I shifted gears. I wonder if the gears didn't actually engage.
I'm with you - I would have thought the car would have rocked against the blocking but the engine would have not turned over. You'd notice that kind of slipping when you shifted to higher gears if it was a worn clutch (engine/tach would rev but you wouldn't move any faster).
Reread your initial post.... I would say that you might be able to rotate the crank, if you were in 1st or 2nd gear until all the slop in the driveline has been taken up....
Your probably right about not being engaged..... A slipping clutch is very noticeable when the car is driven.....
Thank you all for your replies.
I haven't noticed any signs of slippage while driving. I guess I will watch for it and check clutch free pedal.
All four wheels of the car were on ramps and I reversed two ramps to stop movement either way. It might be possible that the car moved slightly without me noticing. I was a little surprised that the fan belt held enough to torque the bolt.
Just for exercise I have someone steer while I stand on the rear bumper and ratchet the car around the block...
