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| 930cabman |
 May 17 2021, 06:15 PM
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I can find no easy way to turn the engine in small increments as needed to adjust valves, static spark timing, etc. Spark plugs removed to relieve compression of course. It seems to make sense to cut a small ( 3/8 x 1/2") slot in the bell housing to allow for a screwdriver to engage with the ring gear for small adjustments.
Have a fallen off my rocker? thanks |
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| SirAndy |
May 18 2021, 11:03 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,963 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
As said above, put the rear in the air, car in gear, lock one wheel (with a bar etc) and turn the other ...
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| 930cabman |
May 18 2021, 12:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,813 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 18 2021, 11:03 AM)  As said above, put the rear in the air, car in gear, lock one wheel (with a bar etc) and turn the other ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks Andy, but in this case the engine/tranny are on a bench for testing. In the future I will use your method when everything is assembled. |
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| GregAmy |
May 18 2021, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(930cabman @ May 18 2021, 01:14 PM) Thanks Andy, but in this case the engine/tranny are on a bench for testing. In the future I will use your method when everything is assembled. Use a prybar in the starter hole. Piece o' cake to R&R the starter, especially on the bench. |
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| 930cabman |
May 18 2021, 01:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,813 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(GregAmy @ May 18 2021, 01:03 PM) QUOTE(930cabman @ May 18 2021, 01:14 PM) Thanks Andy, but in this case the engine/tranny are on a bench for testing. In the future I will use your method when everything is assembled. Use a prybar in the starter hole. Piece o' cake to R&R the starter, especially on the bench. Greg, Exactly, thank you. |
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