I need some mechanical input , please

[scitzz]

"On to the next set of drama that I need to vent. There is no flippin' room between the pulleys and the frame! What do you usually use to get the big bolt out of the crankshaft? I know a 1/2" drive 21mm wouldn't fit! I'm going to see if a 21mm wrench will fit tomorrow"

this is the type of tool I use for the 21mm hex; much thinner head profile; use it to break loose then wrench it the rest of the way



OIL PAN.....It took me 4 gaskets and a new pan to figure it out after I reinstalled the block....A MUST READ
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15289

Ayep, that is the breaker bar I was remembering!

[Levitan]

I have most everything back together. Unfortunately I didn't do things in reverse order and now have a bit of a problem. I put the oil pan on before I tightened the crankshaft pulley bolt. When I loosened the bolt, I put a 1x2 up to where the rod would wedge the against the board. I think what I'll have to do is take a 2x4, drill 2 holes the distance as 2 holes on the camshaft pulley. Run 2 bolts through the board, through 2 holes and use is as a pry bar to hold while I tighten the crankshaft bolt. Then I have to reattach the alternator, add oil and filter, reattach intake, and plug wires.

Let me know if there are any better ideas.

[freshtiva]

Have a buddy get in the car put it in fourth gear clutch out and stomp on the brakes, then you can tighten the crankbolt. Dont forget the black silicone on the crank bolt threads.

[scitzz]

chain wrench, strap wrench, either will hold it........

[Levitan]

Have a buddy get in the car put it in fourth gear clutch out and stomp on the brakes, then you can tighten the crankbolt. Dont forget the black silicone on the crank bolt threads.

Thank you sir!!! And I forgot about the black silicon. Fresh, anybody ever tell you that you are the Man!!

[freshtiva]

^Oh yeah, I hear that all the time. j/k :wink:

[Levitan]

Fresh, that worked like a charm! Only have to bolt up the exhaust and I think she is ready to start. Nuts didn't feel right when I put them on the exhaust manifold studs. I took a time out and decided before I really screw something up I will get new ones tomorrow and finish the job....fingers are crossed.

I have no idea how I'm going to time this motor. There are no timing marks...ie ruler or pointer above the crank pulley. I'm probably going to do the middle and then turn left 1/4' until I can find a ruler or pointer. I will see if I have one on Minnesota Red that I can snag for a minute.

[freshtiva]

There should be a white timing mark on the crankshaft pulley and a white pointer on the timing belt cover.

[scitzz]

My white timing mark wore off so many years ago......
The notch is still there, a lil dab of white paint, pretty much anytime I wanna check it out, but that is what ears are for

[jglutz]

My white timing mark wore off so many years ago......
The notch is still there, a lil dab of white paint, pretty much anytime I wanna check it out, but that is what ears are for

Always a good idea to keep a piece of chalk or better yet a paint marker in the tool box.

[Levitan]

There should be a white timing mark on the crankshaft pulley and a white pointer on the timing belt cover.

And there answers the problem. No timing belt cover.

[freshtiva]

^ Alright, Im the man again.

[scitzz]

My white timing mark wore off so many years ago......
The notch is still there, a lil dab of white paint, pretty much anytime I wanna check it out, but that is what ears are for

Always a good idea to keep a piece of chalk or better yet a paint marker in the tool box.

Where do ya think my lil dab of white paint comes from

I LOVE paint markers, they are awesome!
Hehe, you should see my new toolbox, AKA shed, it DEFINITELY has paint in it My wife kids me all the time, she says most guys are happy to have more than 1 toolbox, but no, not me, I gotta have a tool ROOM, and I still want more space!

[Levitan]

Well, I've come to decision that I don't necessarily prefer, but must make. I will not be taking the blue Festy to Ozark, but I will will be taking Levistiva. I've run out of time and knowledge. I got the blue one running with no leaks...I think.... but there is a serious idle problem. It is maxed out on the throttle cable and the bracket has been bent to help, but to no avail. I think it is in the timing, but I loosened the bolt on the distributor and the distributor won't budge.

All efforts from here on will be put towards Levistiva. I hate the fact that I will be showing up with the "ugly duckling" of the Meet, but am glad that I will be there. Guess I will have to shoot for the "most improved" next year.

[scitzz]

I think it is in the timing, but I loosened the bolt on the distributor and the distributor won't budge.

You said bolt, not bolt(s), plural, mine has 2 to move the disty and adjust timing....