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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buy a socket, they don't cost that much. you'll probably need it again anyways

 

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.

 

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

 

why can`t u turn it by hand?

 

might be able to.. it's kinda a bitch.. kind of an obvious and good idea though

 

just pull the plugs, give it a try

 

pull the plugs and turn it by hand you mean?

 

yep

 

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.