question about turning engine over by hand
02-16-2003, 05:28 PM
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question about turning engine over by hand
When I crank my engine over by hand with a socket on the crank bolt do I go clockwise or counterclockwise?
02-16-2003, 08:59 PM
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Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
You will only loosen the bolt if you go the wrong way.
You will only break the bolt if you go the right way.
Don't use the bolt. Take the bolt out, remove the balancer, and use a crank socket. I'd hate for you to be the next person making the familiar "ARGHHH! My crank bolt broke off!!! (or stripped)" post.
You will only break the bolt if you go the right way.
Don't use the bolt. Take the bolt out, remove the balancer, and use a crank socket. I'd hate for you to be the next person making the familiar "ARGHHH! My crank bolt broke off!!! (or stripped)" post.
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Car: 87 Buick GN
Engine: 3.8L (231 cid) V6
Transmission: 200-4R
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt G80/ 3.42
I agree...don't use the bolt. My friend broke one off in his crank trying to do that and it sucked! I'd get one of these if you don't wanna remove your balancer to rotate your motor without breaking the bolt.
That's summit racing part# pro-66782, engine rotation adapter. It bolts to the balancer after you remove the crank pulley.
That's summit racing part# pro-66782, engine rotation adapter. It bolts to the balancer after you remove the crank pulley.
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