[V8] Timing Belt puzzle for you

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

You don't need to torque the pully bolt until the belt tension adjustment is all
completed.
Then just do it after the right cover has been installed and you can use the
holder tool.

Dave

Quoting Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net>:

> 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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