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Date:         Fri, 24 Jan 2003 09:17:01 -0800
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Getting tdc and timing questions-1.9
Comments: To: Scott Wilson <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20030124170131.53832.qmail@web21003.mail.yahoo.com>
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--- 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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TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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