RE:chain Ben tightening

[Ferdinando Di Matteo <aroctech@domain.elided>]

Ben, I thought I answered your questions. please tell me if you got it. 
 Since you decided to put your questions in the Digest I had better 
post my reply there,  Before I go further. let me announce what the EYE 
doctor at the VA clinic told me today (might give you a clue to the 
typos i mke too often) "Fred you are now legally blind") No more 
driving etc.  A shock to be sure but I can cope.  What hurts a lot is 
my inability to trace a wiring diagram or read a newspaper, magazine or 
book without magnification.  The VA will give me a 20 inch monitor with 
a keyboard to magnify any thing I want to read in bw or color.  It may 
be several weeks before I get it. so please be patient, I still want to 
help you, no more ass kicking, I promise.
Ben asks why do I and European manufacturers tell people to push cars 
instead of using a wrench on the crank shaft nut.  He says practically 
all no urge using the wrench. True because most cars have slush boxes.  
I must write articles so the novice with few if any tools or experience 
can at least help themselves.   the experiened  use the methods best 
for them.  Too, some Alfas have little space to get to the crank nut 
with radiator and shrouds in the ay,  Chain tightening as I describe it 
can be done by anyone with basic skills and tools.  Sorry if this is 
not exctly as I sent Ben but it is close enough.  PLEASE, no tears or 
sympathy notes. sincerely yours, Fred Di Matteo in sunny Florida 
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