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Re: Turning over engine to TDC... dumb question
Posted by Beaudreau (more from Beaudreau) on Sun, 9 Sep 2001 10:55:11
In Reply to: Turning over engine to TDC... dumb question, SDBWORKS, Sun, 9 Sep 2001 09:07:06
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Don't use a wrench on the cam to turn the engine over. The timing chain is not designed to take the force of turning the crank against the compression in the cylinders and it shouldn't be done even with the plugs removed. In normal operation the crank moves the chain, which turns the cams, much less stress.
You can get it close with the starter, then:
Probably the easiest way to turn the engine, if it is a manual, is to, put it in gear and roll the car. Move the car in the same direction as the car is designed to go in the gear selected and it will be easier with the plugs out.
If it's an automatic, you need to turn it at the crank pulley or flex plate. If the plugs are removed you may be able to turn it by pulling on a belt, but be careful of finger placement.
There shouldn't be any problem with driving as soon as all the work is done.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Turning over engine to TDC... dumb question, SDBWORKS, Sun, 9 Sep 2001 09:07:06
- Put it in 4th, jack up one wheel and turn it. Not too hard n/m, cutic, Sun, 9 Sep 2001 16:57:50
- Re: Turning over engine to TDC... dumb question, Beaudreau, Sun, 9 Sep 2001 10:55:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Turning over engine to TDC... dumb question, DougM
, Sun, 9 Sep 2001 10:11:03
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