Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

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 ass 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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Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

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

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

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.

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

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

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

why can`t u turn it by hand?

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

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

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

just pull the plugs, give it a try

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

pull the plugs and turn it by hand you mean?

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

yep

Re: Setting engine to TDC without a socket for the crank pulley
 

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.