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Way to install/torque crank pulley without Special Tool?

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#1 ·
Working through the manual to get my 1zz back together, and as the title says, is there a way to install to pulley without the tool?

I used the smaay way to remove it (impact wrench). Not sure if this would work now as I'm concerned about rotating the crank without tension on the chain (this is the sequence in the manual). 1zzfe torque spec is 102 ft pounds.

What I'm thinking is install the pulley, torque 'lightly' for now, grip the outer part of the pulley to turn it CCW to set the tensioner and then back CW. Once tension was set in the chain, there would be less risk of something getting screwed up ( chain jumping?) if I accidentally rotated the crank CW. At that point, I could install plugs and maybe compression resistance would be enough to hit the 102 ft lbs with a torque wrench.
 
#3 ·
A buddy showed me a hack that worked great for crank pulley, flywheel and pressure plate:

Mount flywheel, tighten all bolts till snug, and then use a big screwdriver to hold the starter teeth while getting leverage off one of the transmission mounting dowels sticking out of the block. 2 person job for the crank pulley due to being on opposite end, but flywheel bolt 36 ft lbs + 90 degrees can be done solo.