Jay,
Not really an option for me at this point. I removed the drive shaft when I
towed the vehicle from its storage place and have not reattached the shaft.
I am waiting until I am certain the engine will run reliably before putting
it back on. I don't want to remove it again if I have to tow the car when
we move next month.
Mark
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From: jwilliams@kidpower.com [mailto:jwilliams@kidpower.com]
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 10:53 AM
To: Mark_Kalmus@exchange.dell.com
Subject: Re:A couple of questions -- Turning the engine by hand and d
Mark,
Put the car in 3rd gear and roll it to set the points. Works for me.
Jay
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Subject: A couple of questions -- Turning the engine by hand and dist
Author: <Mark_Kalmus@dell.com >
Date: 6/5/00 9:30 AM
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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