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Old 08-19-2009   #179 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tekenaar View Post
. . . when timing ball is aligned with pointer, mark crank pulley with chisel even with the long bar at the timing cover where the distributor is mounted . . .
Normally I wouldn't contradict you on something like this Otto because I know that you know your sheet...

However I would refrain from using a chisel since the front pulley on most Opels is made from stamped steel and is very fragile, and striking it as such can easily bend/distort it, creating a wobble. On a cast-iron pulley (such as on A/C equipped cars), this would be acceptable however.

I prefer to use a triangular file and make a small notch to locate the timing marks on the edge of the pulley, as such.
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