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#49581 08/27/2005 5:42 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 37 | There are a lot of tune up tasks, especially adjusting valve clearances, that require turning engine be hand. I have always used a remote starter switch for my solenoid starter engines.what is the best way to turn the engine by hand for foot operated starter engines? Thanks everyone.
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#49582 08/27/2005 5:56 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Grab the fan blade with one hand & the belt with the other & pull. 
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#49583 08/27/2005 6:49 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Or get a helper to turn the crank on the front for you.
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#49584 08/27/2005 8:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Put the vehicle in high gear, and gently roll it forward or back. Be sure to disconnect the coil wire, or ground out the points, so you won't run over yourself if a cylinder fires.
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#49585 08/27/2005 8:42 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 153 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 153 | mine has the foot switch too and i can just pry a screwdriver behind the lever on the starter from under the hood and make the starter engage. again, make sure to leave the ignition switch off or take out the coil wire, etc.
Overland Blue, 1953 GMC 1/2T, 100-22, 228/1bbl, 4sp/4.10 6v, shortbed/fender side/5-window.
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