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Re: Turning an Engine

To: Rich Blair <rdblair@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Turning an Engine
From: Jim Davis <jh_davis@mindspring.com>
Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 02:13:42 -0400
Cc: Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <008901be974f$758f78e0$219adccf@gw2kppro>
Rich,
  Try putting the car in top gear and pushing it forward to turn the
engine. It's easier than it sounds.
        Jim Davis
        Fortson, GA
        CF38690UO
        CF37325U

Rich Blair wrote:
> 
> I finally got the time to work on my TR6 and having a hell of a time trying to
> figure out how to turn the engine to set the valve clearances.  I have removed
> the spark plugs to reduce compression, but trying to yank on the fan blades 
>will
> just break the fan.
> 
> Sorry for being an idiot on this, but this is the first time I have really 
>tried
> to work on an engine and am a little clueless.  The Haynes manual gives the
> order and says to turn the engine, but doesn't say how.  Any ideas on how to
> accomplish this seemingly routine task?
> 
> Thanks for all help.
> Regards,
> Richard Blair, MCSD
> 1973 TR6 CF3585U
> rdblair@ix.netcom.com

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