Question about hand cranking flathead

[2001GTTT]

Ok, so the crank bolt loosened up very easily, I’m talking about a 1/2 turn before I could loosen it by hand. And as you can see, there’s some metal
Shavings on the bolt. Also, why is a section of the bolt darker colored?

 

[2001GTTT]

"Trying to get this thing to at least crank the easy way lol"


Maybe, maybe not!!

More than likely not!

 

[cas3]

i like to take the starter out and use a pry bar on the flywheel teeth when fooling with a suspected stuck motor. you got more leverage farther away from the crank, and if it wont turn there....its stuck

 

[2001GTTT]

i like to take the starter out and use a pry bar on the flywheel teeth when fooling with a suspected stuck motor. you got more leverage farther away from the crank, and if it wont turn there....its stuck

Thanks for the idea, I’ll try it