a. 27 mm.
b. use a deep socket with 1/2" drive (Only rotate it CW)
c. It is usually 10:00 but can be any of the four. If it doesn't
work at 10:00 email.
d. order is 1342 dist turns CCW. (crank the engine with the cap off
and you'll see.) DON'T forget to take off the wrench!
Good Luck,
Jim
Mark_Kalmus@dell.com wrote:
>
> Good morning all,
>
> I am nearing the point of starting up my two-liter after subjecting it to a
> long, long period of suspended animation. I am wanting to turn the engine
> manually to put in a new set of points but can't seem to get at the main
> pulley bolt using my 12-inch crescent wrench (even after pulling the fan and
> shroud). I tried using a 1" socket, but the bolt is larger. Anyone know
> what size the bolt is? Is there a trick to getting a grip on it with a
> wrench?
>
> Second, I cleaned the topside distributor contacts and only when I went to
> reattach the plug wires did I realize that I have no idea which one goes to
> the No. 1 cylinder. Looking at the engine from the passenger side, the
> distributor cap has contacts at the 8:00, 10:00, 2:00, and 4:00 positions.
> Which is No. 1? Does the distributor turn clockwise or counter-clockwise?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Kalmus
> Austin TX
> 1970 2L
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