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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 1 of 2 1 2 Rotating Crankshaft... #678021 12/18/05 12:37 AM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 111 Northern Va D Don_W OP Wheeler Gentlemen, Is there an easier way to rotate to TDC than removing the radiator to get a socket on the crankshaft pulley nut? Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: Don_W] #678022 12/18/05 12:59 AM Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 95 Euclid, Ohio S SteveV Getting the Wheeling Fever What vehicle and year are you talking about? I've never had to remove a radiator to turn a crank. Different combinations of socket extensions have always worked for me. 1997 Trooper 2002 Rodeo Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: SteveV] #678023 12/18/05 04:35 AM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 111 Northern Va D Don_W OP Wheeler 1989 Trooper 4ZE1 5 Speed with AC Don 1989 Trooper II 2.6L 222,222 Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: Don_W] #678024 12/18/05 07:41 AM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 7,268 Ventura County mlclark Isuzu Moderator Yup. Put a breaker bar with a 2-3" extension on it and rotate away. You probaby can do it from above, but you should be able to get to it from below too. Good Luck, Michael Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: mlclark] #678025 12/20/05 01:27 AM Anonymous Unregistered of course, with the plugs out, you can turn it by hand... Re: Rotating Crankshaft... #678026 12/20/05 04:02 AM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 111 Northern Va D Don_W OP Wheeler Gentlemen, I have about a half inch of space between fan shroud/fan and pulley, couldn't get a tool into the space. I can't even get my hand onto the nut. Rocket scientist that I am, I got a wrench on another pulley and let the fan belt do the work for me. I do appreciate the assistance. I've learned a great deal, saved a great deal of headache/banged knuckles and busted parts from you guys, and I am most grateful. Semper Fidelis, Grasshopper <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: Don_W] #678027 12/20/05 01:32 PM Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 898 Dallas, GA litnin Rock Warrior Just curious, what are you doing that you need the engine at TDC? Any service that requires the crank to be at TDC, with the exception of pulling and reinstalling the distributor is going to require the fan shroud and fan be off anyways. There's either 4 nuts or 3 bolts and a nut that holds the fan on. Pull the fan off along with the shroud and you'll have a nice wide open area to turn the engine over with a breaker bar and a socket. You can also go in from the bottom side with a short handled socket wrench. 1995 Trooper LS auto 3.2 DOHC /w SOHC intake 1989 Trooper 2.6 auto 1989 I-Mark RS DOHC 1.6 1991 Stylus XS DOHC 1.8 Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: litnin] #678028 12/20/05 05:43 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 7,268 Ventura County mlclark Isuzu Moderator Any service that requires the crank to be at TDC, with the exception of pulling and reinstalling the distributor is going to require the fan shroud and fan be off anyways. Huh? *cough* adjusting valves *cough* *cough* <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Michael Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: mlclark] #678029 12/20/05 11:42 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 111 Northern Va D Don_W OP Wheeler Gentlemen, I was um, taking Troopersphere's excellent advice and um, uh, adjusting my valves. Grasshopper Re: Rotating Crankshaft... [Re: mlclark] #678030 12/21/05 06:21 AM Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 898 Dallas, GA litnin Rock Warrior Quote Huh? *cough* adjusting valves *cough* *cough* <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Michael Oh yeah, forgot about that one! But, no matter. It's really not that big of a deal to remove the fan? It takes 5 minutes to remove it. You don't really even have to remove the shroud to remove the fan. Sometimes you'll try to spend 2hrs trying to figure out a way to keep from doing 5 minutes worth of extra work. I know I do that sometimes... 1995 Trooper LS auto 3.2 DOHC /w SOHC intake 1989 Trooper 2.6 auto 1989 I-Mark RS DOHC 1.6 1991 Stylus XS DOHC 1.8 Page 1 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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