Timing Cover Alignment Tool

[Jolls]

Hi Team,

Is the timing cover alignment tool something worth making/buying or is it just a nice to have.

I didn't use one on my last grey motor rebuild (in the 80s); but I'm no longer 17 so I'm not doing the rebuild on a shoestring budget under a tarp the driveway.

Cheers

Jolls

[ardiesse]

Craig,

I've got one, but don't use it often.  Instead, I use the harmonic balancer as the alignment tool: with the timing cover loose, drive the balancer onto the crank just far enough to engage the seal, then tighten the screws.

Rob

[grey nomad]

Making sure the top screw is clear of the water pump…..just saying ??

[Jolls]

Craig,

I've got one, but don't use it often.  Instead, I use the harmonic balancer as the alignment tool: with the timing cover loose, drive the balancer onto the crank just far enough to engage the seal, then tighten the screws.

Rob

Thanks Rob - that's the method I used before. Keep it simple, stupid!

[Jolls]

Making sure the top screw is clear of the water pump…..just saying ??

Thanks - good reminder!

[my8thholden]

use a double lip seal , pack some high temp grease between lips ..if inner lip seals well the outer lip may overheat and burn , grease will go someway to stopping that , the inner lip will get oil on it if all correct

[Jolls]

Thanks Vern,

I will ensure I grab one with a double lip.

Cheers