The remote switch takes less physical effort (none), but it's harder to
make the engine stop at exactly the right place. It's rather
"hit-or-miss". With the wrench you have more precise control, but it
takes a little "oomph" unless you have a very long handle. You don't
necessarily need a helper to do the "push" method, either. I just push
backward on the front fender while watching the rockers. It doesn't
matter if you push forward or backward; you can alternate to avoid
walking the car out into the street. Lately I have been using a wrench,
myself, since my soft-dirt-and-dead-leaves driveway doesn't give me much
traction for pushing.
Steve Shoyer had this to say:
>I'd like to adjust my valve clearances on my 1980 MGB, but I'd like to know
>the easiest way to turn the engine. I don't have a helper, or I'd try the
>"push the car in 4th gear" method. I've seen the remote starter switch
>mentioned, or a big socket. What's easiest and works best? Thanks.
>
>--Steve Shoyer
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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