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Jolls
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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.
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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
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Making sure the top screw is clear of the water pump…..just saying ??
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Quote from: ardiesse on May 09, 2024, 09:19:35 AM
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!
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Quote from: grey nomad on May 09, 2024, 09:39:09 AM
Making sure the top screw is clear of the water pump…..just saying ??
Thanks - good reminder!
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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
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Thanks Vern,
I will ensure I grab one with a double lip.
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