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Originally Posted by yellaopelgt Originally Posted by RallyBob 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. If I remember correctly, I took a razor knife to the pulley when it was timed,(scratched the pulley at my mark when it was on the engine) then took a small triangle file and marked it when it was off, and painted it. I too, thought it might get bent if I hammered on it when it was on the engine, well anywhere really. Didnt seem real sturdy....if I could scratch it with a razor,then it must be "soft".......obviously I'm not a metalurgist,but there are alot of parts on these engines that are similar. One crank on the wrench too far,or one too hard of hit with the BFH and things get outta whack. Ends up costing $$$ to fix.

. . . not quite as clear as it should've been . . . meant using chisel just enough to score and then finish with file . . . too much of a hurry!