[nova greg]

I'm trying to find T D C using a piston stop , When I turn the crankshaft bolt ccw it loosens so I can't get the second reading . I pulled the plugs to lower compression, but no help. Any ideas ? Thanks I really appreciate the help

 

[Denis the Menace]

You will have to pull the dampener and use a crankshaft socket. It fits the front of the crank, it just slides right on like the dampener does but with no interferance.

Are you trying to degree the cam?

 

[Seattle_Mike]

Put your thumb over the #1 plug hole while cranking the engine. When it blows your thumb you are near TDC.

 

[chevyIIheavy]

I'm trying to find T D C using a piston stop , When I turn the crankshaft bolt ccw it loosens so I can't get the second reading . I pulled the plugs to lower compression, but no help. Any ideas ? Thanks I really appreciate the help

if you have the flywheel installed you can turn it that way too :yes:

 

[racer77]

Just pull the pulley and put 3 long 3/8" fine bolts in the balancer,use a long bar or tubing to turn it.Save you alot of time of pulling the balancer.

 

[Real McCoy]

You can make a tool from a old balancer puller or an old pulley. Just weld a big nut to either one then use the 3 bolts to install it. If it's just a one time deal for you then get a helper and use the flywheel.

 

[chevyIIheavy]

I'm trying to find T D C using a piston stop , When I turn the crankshaft bolt ccw it loosens so I can't get the second reading . I pulled the plugs to lower compression, but no help. Any ideas ? Thanks I really appreciate the help

what are you having trouble with why are you trying to find tdc ???

 

[nova greg]

Not really having any problems , this is just something I wanted to check out to make sure. Youv'e given some great advice, Thanks everyone!!!

 

[Duane]

strap wrench?