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
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
Making sure the top screw is clear of the water pump…..just saying ??
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!
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!
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
Thanks Vern,
I will ensure I grab one with a double lip.
Cheers