1966 Crown Coupe, 2016 200 S AWD, 1962 Lark Daytona V8.
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The crank pulley bolt is tight. I have always used an air wrench to break them loose and spin them off. It may be difficult with a breaker bar, unless you can jerk it loose.
A trick I've used is to first make sure that the engine cranks clockwise. Only crank or turn the engine with the timing belt in place and correctly timed or you run the risk of bent valves (the 2.5L V6 is an interference engine).
Then place the breaker bar where it will rest against the crossmember. By cranking it over (very carefully) in a short burst. The starter motor torque can break the bolt free for you with the bar being held still by the crossmember. Caution: Keep people away from the car when doing this as the socket can jump off of the bolt head while hitting the key.
A trick I've used is to first make sure that the engine cranks clockwise. Only crank or turn the engine with the timing belt in place and correctly timed or you run the risk of bent valves (the 2.5L V6 is an interference engine).
Then place the breaker bar where it will rest against the crossmember. By cranking it over (very carefully) in a short burst. The starter motor torque can break the bolt free for you with the bar being held still by the crossmember. Caution: Keep people away from the car when doing this as the socket can jump off of the bolt head while hitting the key.