Hi all - I have a quick question: what is the best way to turn the crank during a valve adjustment? Flywheel turner? Socket on the crank bolt (fear of breaking off?)
Thanks,
Travis
Thanks,
Travis
best way to turn the engine during valve adjust.
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x_atlas0
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I have seen most use a socket on the primary crank nut. (aka the Jesus nut, as in "Jeez! I can't get this dang thing off!")
The nut itself is very unlikely to break. They are attached with ~300 lb-ft of torque, they almost never loosen up, even when you want them to.
The nut itself is very unlikely to break. They are attached with ~300 lb-ft of torque, they almost never loosen up, even when you want them to.
+1 on crank bolt, protect the back of your hand from the radiator fins, they will chew it up over the course of the job.
Matt & Steve - thanks again.
-Travis
-Travis
and take the plugs out to make turning it easier
If you have a spin on fan clutch- put on your 32mm wrench and smack it good with another wrench hard to tighten it, pull your plugs and now use your 32 mm wrench to turn the engine.
If you have a spin on fan clutch and a 2 row radiator - pull the fan clutch and use a 1/2" breaker bar with a 36mm socket to turn the crank.
You can tighten the fan belt to the alternator and use your wrench on the alternator pulley nut while applying tension to the belt and turn the engine.
You can use an electric shop switch to your starter and turn your crank.
You can jack up the rear wheels and stick the tranny in 5th gear and turn the wheel with a 1/2" breaker bar and a 17 mm socket
You can- you get the idea...
If you have a spin on fan clutch and a 2 row radiator - pull the fan clutch and use a 1/2" breaker bar with a 36mm socket to turn the crank.
You can tighten the fan belt to the alternator and use your wrench on the alternator pulley nut while applying tension to the belt and turn the engine.
You can use an electric shop switch to your starter and turn your crank.
You can jack up the rear wheels and stick the tranny in 5th gear and turn the wheel with a 1/2" breaker bar and a 17 mm socket
You can- you get the idea...
Or even use a 3/8" ratchet on one of the 6 or 8 bolts that attaches the pulley to the cranshaft damper. Requires less room and many don't have a 36mm socket.
well if I had known there were so many choices I would have just gone out there and given it a try..!
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
siscobmw
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I lifted rear right rear wheel, put in 4th gear, unbolted plugs, turned wheel by hands, impossible not to find the correct camshaft position for valve adjustment....in 4th gear engine rotation is really slow.
Francesco from Italy
Francesco from Italy
Tierfreund
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put it in 3rd gear on level ground.
Then when you need to turn the motor, grab the front right wheel, where you´re at anyway and turn it, moving the car and thereby the motor. If you can´t manage by the wheel simply push at the A pillar. when you´re done with all cylinders, the car will be about a meter further back, so start with some room the spare...
Then when you need to turn the motor, grab the front right wheel, where you´re at anyway and turn it, moving the car and thereby the motor. If you can´t manage by the wheel simply push at the A pillar. when you´re done with all cylinders, the car will be about a meter further back, so start with some room the spare...