ways to turn the engine without the starter

[grumpyvette]

there are several ways to turn over the engine WITHOUT the starter, and when your adjusting valves cold , or degreeing in a cam,on an engine stand it helps to have some idea how to do it, at the bottom of this post Ill place some related linked info

theres large bolts for your balancer

theres crank sockets

Crankshaft Socket Tool For turning AND MOUNTING Degree Wheels

CRANK NUTS

crank rotaters

flywheel turning tools

I think most experienced guys have two or three degree wheels for that very reason,
(that the larger size is tough to fit in an engine compartment on an installed engine)
I bought these
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-62191/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-66791/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-66830/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-4927/overview/

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/80743/10002/-1

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