Patent ID: 8631726

Claim:
A torque limiting engine rotation tool for rotating a crankshaft of an engine, the torque limiting engine rotation tool configured to be operated with a socket wrench or non-impacting tool, and to engage an accessory drive pulley bolt or other bolt that will cause the crankshaft to rotate, the torque limiting engine rotation tool comprising: a socket body having a driving portion coupled to a bolt-torquing portion with a shear pin; a receiving recess defined by the driving portion and configured to receive the socket wrench or non-impacting tool; and a female socket recess defined by the bolt-torquing portion and configured to engage the bolt; wherein the amount of torque applied by the socket wrench or non-impacting tool to the bolt through the socket body is limited by the shear strength of the shear pin, said shear pin is retained in the socket body with a spring clip.