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Rotate Engine via wheels????

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Im doing a valve spring swap, and was wondering if it is possible to put the tranny in 5th, remove the spark plugs, and get two guys to rotate the rear wheels? will the motor turn relitivly easy?
 

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I was able to push my car in gear. because i over tightned the rocker arms..
 

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If you have two strong guys you may be able to do it.

The car will roll very easily in 5th gear on a hill if you let it roll.
 

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i just rasied one side and turned the wheel by myself. when the spark plugs are in, its imposible.
 

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Use a 15/16 socket with a short extension and a breaker bar on the harmonic balancer bolt. Just be sure to turn the engine clockwise so that you don't loosen the bolt.
 

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Grr..i forgot about the balancer bolt.


If you take the spark plugs out, you can actually grab the crank pulley with your hands and spin it.

With the plugs in you need a rachet
 
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