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#56320 02/10/2006 10:02 PM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 | I've looked all over for a tool to manually turn a crankshaft (I'm getting ready to test compression) and I can't find one. I've never done this before; am I missing something? Anything I need to know other than taking out all the plugs first?
Thanks again,
jay
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#56321 02/10/2006 10:57 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | If this is one of the older sixes you can probably turn the engine by hand. I will tighten the fan belt and use the fan for leverage, even with the plugs in. Just be sure to loosen the belt before driving.
Unless you are using a leak-down tester, you need to turn the engine with the starter to do the compression test.
Fred
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#56322 02/10/2006 11:11 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Would be much easier to have a way to crank the engine from outside the truck. You should have a remote start switch or if you still have a floor starter, just get a giant screw driver and manually engage the starter. BE SAFE!!! | | |
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