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Old 12-19-2006, 01:51 PM
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I had my car in my college auto shop and I was replacing a blown head gasket.. I think I might have put my distributor in a tooth off.

The shop is now closed for finals, so I don't have access to all their tools. I borrowed a craftsman tool set from my friend, but usually I set my motor at tdc with a big *** socket that I don't have access to now. Any other ways to set the motor to tdc without a crank pulley socket?

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Old 12-19-2006, 01:54 PM
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buy a socket, they don't cost that much. you'll probably need it again anyways
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Old 12-19-2006, 02:02 PM
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You dont need a crank pully socket. Just a socket big enough to fit on the bolt holding the poully in place. If I remember rite its like a 17mm or so.
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Old 12-19-2006, 02:03 PM
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ya.. it's a 27 on my car.. that's the one im talking about


I have one at home, but not down here at college.. and I'm going home on thursday for a month. so if i don't neeeeeeeed to I dont want to get one
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Old 12-19-2006, 02:06 PM
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why can`t u turn it by hand?
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Old 12-19-2006, 02:08 PM
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might be able to.. it's kinda a bitch.. kind of an obvious and good idea though
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Old 12-19-2006, 02:09 PM
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just pull the plugs, give it a try
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Old 12-19-2006, 02:10 PM
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pull the plugs and turn it by hand you mean?
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yep
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or buy one from advance auto parts, they will return it when ur done, no questions asked. Kind of skeevy I know but I used to work there and advance can burn in hell.
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