[V8] Timing Belt puzzle for you

Kneale Brownson kneale at coslink.net
Sat Apr 22 13:04:14 EDT 2006


On 15-35-2 of the manual regarding installation of the timing belts, it
says to turn the engine at least two times after removing the camshaft and
crankshaft damper locating tools and then TIGHTEN VIBRATION DAMPER CENTER
BOLT TO 258 FT. LBS.  employing the 2079 torque extender.  

No mention of using the 3197 crankshaft damper holder tool to keep the
engine from turning.  Besides, there's nothing in place to hold the holder.

After tightening the crankshaft bolt, we're supposed to check/adjust the
length of the belt vibration damper shock by using the eccentric tensioning
roller, and then tighten the stop plate fastener in the damper assembly and
remove the tool keeping that aligned.

OK, so you need the passenger side cover off to get to the belt tension
adjustment eccentric roller, and if I remember correctly, it's the
passenger side cover that incorporates the structure used to hold the 3197
tool steady so you can apply all that torque to the crankshaft bolt.  

SO HOW DO I HOLD THE 3197 STEADY AND PUT TORQUE ON THE CRANLSHAFT BOLT?

  


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