(87 1/2 Coupe) doing t-belt, No Cover?

[ed armstrong]

> Do I still have to remove the crank pulley to
> exchange the t-belt?

yes

> Is it safe to run the engine without the timing belt
> cover?

for safetys sake it would be wise to keep the cover

> What are the torque specs? (don't have a Bentley)

alot of torque. I think bentley say 258 ft lbs. But
thats with a two ft. extension already on the crank
bolt.

What I've done is use a 3 ft pole over a ratchet or
breaker bar and really heave on that thing. I weigh
180 lbs.

-ed

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