Re:Turning over Spider Engine

["Mark Battley" <M.Battley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

< I have found that tightening
<the fan belt and using a spanner on the generator was the simplest way
<of turning the engine over while being able to see timing marks.
<Slackening the fan belt when you finish the job is probably essential
<to avoid damaging the generator (or alternator) bearings.

I've found with most cars if you press on the belt with one hand 
while turning a socket drive on the alternator you can get enough 
belt friction to turn the engine slowly. Saves messing with the belt 
tension.


Mark Battley
Auckland, New Zealand.

74 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

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