Set TDC
Ok, I had another post about a gasket replace but this is another issue I cannot find with search.
How, or can, I set TDC on the Crank without removing anything more?
Turns out the guy bumped the cam during reassembly so my timing is off. I can't see any timing marks on the Crank Pulley itself. I can reset the cam just fine, and this is the last step to my EM2 running again.
P.S.
I did the screwdriver trick (screwdriver down the spark plug hole) to set #1 at TDC, but I am not sure if I am on the correct stroke.
How, or can, I set TDC on the Crank without removing anything more?
Turns out the guy bumped the cam during reassembly so my timing is off. I can't see any timing marks on the Crank Pulley itself. I can reset the cam just fine, and this is the last step to my EM2 running again.
P.S.
I did the screwdriver trick (screwdriver down the spark plug hole) to set #1 at TDC, but I am not sure if I am on the correct stroke.
From the FAQ's
There are marks (lines) on the crank pulley (you want the thick one on the right) that need to line up with the marker(s) behind it. (looks like a little tab)
You really shouldn't try cutting corners. It's best to just bite the bullet and do it the right way.
Timing Belt / Coolant Flush / Water Pump: Link
26: Set the crank and cam to TDC, and RE-VERIFY that they are both at the same place - matchmarks and arrows lined up with the cylinder head deck and / or arrow behind the crank pulley. If they don't, repeat steps 24-25.
You really shouldn't try cutting corners. It's best to just bite the bullet and do it the right way.
Ok, so now my question is:
If I break the Crank Shaft Bolt loose and take it off to reveal the Woodruff Key, is there a way to line it up with that.
I'm not at my car but my Harmonic Balancer has no marking on it for timing, if I can see the Woodruff Key and set timing with that I have to remove less belts and such.
Since it should be the same on every car where is the notch/ Woodruff key pointing at TDC?
I hope I can, I would love to be driving Pinky by tomorrow.
(edit)
Nevermind, I feel stupid. Reading is a great skill set to have.
So the Woodruff key will be pointing straight up at TDC...
If I break the Crank Shaft Bolt loose and take it off to reveal the Woodruff Key, is there a way to line it up with that.
I'm not at my car but my Harmonic Balancer has no marking on it for timing, if I can see the Woodruff Key and set timing with that I have to remove less belts and such.
Since it should be the same on every car where is the notch/ Woodruff key pointing at TDC?
I hope I can, I would love to be driving Pinky by tomorrow.
(edit)
Nevermind, I feel stupid. Reading is a great skill set to have.
So the Woodruff key will be pointing straight up at TDC...
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