left or right hand thread

[larryhc]

I have a 1968 912 1.6 engine.

I am trying to remove the fan from the generator shaft. I can not loosen the nut perhaps because I am really tightening it by going lefty-loosey. The fan belt side is standard thread direction and is off. Not enough of the bolt or shaft threads show on the fan side to be sure which way he threads go. I have soaked it with penetrating oil and even heated it.

Which direction do the threads on the fan side of the generator shaft turn? Do I need a stronger man to put more torque lefty -loosey or are the threads reverse direction so I need to go the opposite direction to loosen the nut?

Thank you

[lfausty]

larryhc hey saw your thread in 928 case you dont go back there a quick read, in search box here type in generator removal its 10-31-2002 thread.

[larryhc]

thank you for the advise and reference. It appears lefty loosey is the direction

[lfausty]

does make you second guess when you give em hell and no budging. lol