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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