That's all I do as well and it works just fine. My engine was redone not
that long ago and it's compression is just fine. Try it....it's a lot easier
than some of the other suggestions...Neil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Pennell" <pennell@cox.net>
To: "Mick VanderPloeg" <MVANDERPLOEG@nc.rr.com>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: Rotating the engine
> Mick,
>
> I just rotate it using the fan blade. Sometimes some extra tension on the
> belt has to be added with the other hand. Maybe this can be accomplished
> because my engine is a little "old and tired".
>
> Keith Pennell
>
>
> > My BN4 starts easily, idles fairly smoothly (misses every now and then),
> and
> > revs freely under no load, but sputters when I try to accelerate under
> normal
> > driving conditions. Since the entire ignition system is new and the
carbs
> are
> > rebuilt, I've decided to go back to the basics and re-check the valve
> > adjustment and timing. This was originally done about a year ago with
the
> > engine out of the car. Now that everything is back together, what's the
> > easiest way to rotate the engine? I can't see any way to get to the dog
> nut
> > with the radiator & fan in the way. Does everyone just use the push
> button on
> > the starter solenoid to 'bump' the engine?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mick Vander Ploeg
> > 57 BN4
Tha
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