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Title: Timing Cover Alignment Tool Post by: Jolls on May 09, 2024, 08:25:00 AM 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 Title: Re: Timing Cover Alignment Tool Post by: 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 Title: Re: Timing Cover Alignment Tool Post by: grey nomad on May 09, 2024, 09:39:09 AM Making sure the top screw is clear of the water pump…..just saying ??
Title: Re: Timing Cover Alignment Tool Post by: Jolls on May 09, 2024, 10:19:30 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! Title: Re: Timing Cover Alignment Tool Post by: Jolls on May 09, 2024, 10:21:17 AM Making sure the top screw is clear of the water pump…..just saying ?? Thanks - good reminder! Title: Re: Timing Cover Alignment Tool Post by: my8thholden on May 10, 2024, 08:23:31 AM 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
Title: Re: Timing Cover Alignment Tool Post by: Jolls on May 10, 2024, 11:23:09 AM Thanks Vern,
I will ensure I grab one with a double lip. Cheers |