CPBerry2011
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Hi.
Wondering if anybody could offer some advice. On reinstalling my engine I am finding that the lower pulley is not turning freely with the new fanbelt installed. Could this mean I've over tightened the fanbelt or has the crankshaft/flywheel been misaligned when the engine was installed. The mating between the gearbox and flywheel is flush. Is there a check i could do to ensure the engine and gearbox/flywheel are aligned before I fire it up for the first time? I'm scared of wrecking my engine if I just go ahead and fire it as it's been out the bus for 9 months whilst being restored.
Cheers for any advice.
Chris.
Wondering if anybody could offer some advice. On reinstalling my engine I am finding that the lower pulley is not turning freely with the new fanbelt installed. Could this mean I've over tightened the fanbelt or has the crankshaft/flywheel been misaligned when the engine was installed. The mating between the gearbox and flywheel is flush. Is there a check i could do to ensure the engine and gearbox/flywheel are aligned before I fire it up for the first time? I'm scared of wrecking my engine if I just go ahead and fire it as it's been out the bus for 9 months whilst being restored.
Cheers for any advice.
Chris.
You should be able to feel two "tight" spots per crankshaft pulley revolution. Is there any noise when you try to turn the pulley?
