Engine Turning

[AndyPandy]

Hi All,

Sorry for basic question (again) - what is the best way of turning the engine manually for setting points gaps etc ? My car is an auto so I can't put it in gear and slowly push the car to get the correct position for points setting and there doesn't seem to be a readily accessible crankshaft pulley nut to get a spanner around....

Any ideas would be most welcome.

Thanks,

Andy

[Bob Heritage]

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Andy

Take 1 bolt out of the timing marker quadrant on the front cover and swivel it to one side, then you need to fit a pr of 18" stillsons on the shaft behind the pulleys.

Bob

[AndyPandy]

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Thanks Bob - will give it a try - much appreciated.

[jamcarr2]

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or fit electronic ignition even easier ..............the best thing I ever did

JOHN

[mad cyclist]

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24mm i think spanner on the fly wheel bolt care should be taken not to damage radiator.

rgds Nick

[AndyPandy]

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Thanks all !