There's a hugh bolt right behind the fan clutch, that's the one I been
using......
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From: <jon@dakota-truck.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: Don't tell me I totally screwed up
>
> "Ken Allgood" <kenallgood@cox.net> wrote:
>
> : hmmmmmm... I did figure out at least what I was doing wrong and what
got
> : me confused.....
>
> : I was using the harmonic dampener to turn the engine, which I guess only
> : turns the engine backwards..... Turn it the other way, and the harmonic
> : dampener slips off the belt. So, I decided I'll just use the harmonic
> : dampener to turn the engine (backwards) - Not sure I have anything to
get to
> : the crankshaft. I'll just align the engine to TDC on cylinder 1, and
work
> : myself backwards through the firing order...... Although, now that I
think
> : about is, would the harmonic dampener still in line with he engine (it's
> : definitely not with the distributor).... hmmm
>
>
> Ken,
>
> I'm a bit confused, but from your description, it *sounds* like you are
> turning one of the other pulleys and using the serpentine belt to rotate
the
> engine? The dampener is on the end of the crankshaft itself (the lowest
> pulley). There should be a large bolt on the end, which you will need to
> attach a socket to in order to rotate the engine.
>
> The only way the dampener could be out of "line" with the engine is
> if the rubber connecting the two halves of the dampener together broke,
> but in that case it would probably just fall apart.
>
> In order to spin the engine you will need to attach a long socket
> wrench or a breaker bar via a socket to the large nut on the end of
> the crank. You will most likely need to remove the fan to do this,
> and you should remove the serpentine belt as well.
>
> Another alternative is to disconnect your coil wire and hook up a
> "bump switch" to your starter solenoid. This is a device you can buy
> for about $5 pretty much anywhere which has a button or a trigger on
> it and a couple of alligator clips. You can engage the starter by
> pressing the button, and this will move the engine in the proper
> direction. However, its not as accurate as turning the motor by
> hand.
>
> A few folks have suggested getting some professional help (umm,
> for the truck, not yourself) ;-) and that is probably a good idea.
> Since the truck is probably at your home and not drivable, you might
> want to check to see if one of the techs at the local Dodge dealership
> would be interested in coming out on their own time to lend a hand.
> That would definitely be preferable to diving in deeper if you're not
> sure about what you are doing.
>
> Granted, there is a first time for everything, but it is always a
> good idea to have a basic theoretical idea about what you're doing and
> why.
>
>
> --
>
> -Jon-
>
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