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For reference to others - If you hold an open end wrench on the fan nut vertically and give it two whacks with a hammer straight down, it generally knocks it loose and it'll spin off. Need the belt on for that, works 90% of the time.
I just ended up having my friends hold a strap wrench on the pulley while i took a few wacks at an adjustable wrench. You dont need to completely hold the pulley from moving, just enoigh to shock it loose.
HOAT is recommended but Ive been using Prestone in my since I bought it new back in 04.
Put a pipe wrench on the nut on the fan and remember it goes CCW. I jam the pulley with a screwdriver through it and whack the pipe wrench (CCW) with a hammer or rubber mallet
You seem to be really stressing counter clock wise. It makes me feel like I am missing something.
I know the rotation of the fan/pump is supposed to be ccw.
If I am understanding this, you immobilize the pully and turn the nut on the end 'lefty loosey'?
I torqued mine down to the 18ft/lbs on my 03 5.7 and found that to be more than adequate.
Your correct about the 43ft/lbs for the 3.7 and 4.7ltr engines and the 5.9 as well.
Al.