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.

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

If you get the CSK/Vatozone brand it will be <$10 and save you some time. Just buy it. :P

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

It's not that hard you pansy ::)

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

just use the starter to turn it :1

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

use your teeth

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

Pull the plugs so you are not dealing with the compression with cranking it over. You should be able to do it with your hands or use a old assc. belt for some leverage.