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Old 07-11-2019, 06:57 PM   #14
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Default Re: crank shaft housing stripped can't align nut to dimple to time car

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Originally Posted by mike657894 View Post
jack up car and use rear wheel as your crank.

Jack up only one rear wheel, with the plugs removed ant the transmission in 3rd gear, you should e able to easily turn the engine with the rear wheel.


I like to use a wrench on the crank nut, it is much easier to do.


Watch as the piston on #1 cylinder approaches the top of the compression stroke, go slow, the dimple in the timing gear is getting close.


Chris W.
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