--- Scott Wilson <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > so im wondering how you get the pulley to tdc > for #1. pull the coil wire to the cap and crank the > engine till it comes up on #1? or can you use a > large wrench to crank it at the main pulley by hand > (with the coil wire off so you don't accidentally > start it)? I use a large crescent wrench on the alternator pulley and push down on the belt to increase the tension when the belt starts to slip on the crank pulley. As long as the key is in the OFF position, the engine won't start. Tim
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