Greetings -
I replaced my timing belt this weekend, and noticed the aux pulley (the marker on the pulley) was pointing around 7 'oclock instead of 1.. basically a half rotation then what I have read online.
So when I re-installed the belt, I aligned it properly.. like all other pullies.
I hand cranked the motor two full rotations by hand - which strikes me how easy it was... with just a socket and a 3/8" driver... and spark plugs still in. Everything seemed smooth.
Has anyone experienced this before? It looks like the last belt was changed by the P.O.
I haven't started the car yet, I'm too chicken!
Aux pulley - 180 degree placement
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Aux pulley - 180 degree placement
78 Fiat 124
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architect
- Posts: 321
- Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:48 am
- Your car is a: 1978 Fiat Spider
- Location: Austin, Texas
Re: Aux pulley - 180 degree placement
FYI - 1978 - 1800CC
I did find this post, so I'm assuming it's okay back at 1'o clock?
http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 4&start=15
The position of the aux shaft in this picture would put the timing hole in the pulley at the 7 o'clock position, not the 1 o'clock position -- 180 degrees off. However, since the crankshaft rotates 2 revolutions for each aux shaft rotation the crank would be in the same position relative to the aux shaft lobe so there should not be an issue. Just not per the manual.
I did find this post, so I'm assuming it's okay back at 1'o clock?
http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 4&start=15
The position of the aux shaft in this picture would put the timing hole in the pulley at the 7 o'clock position, not the 1 o'clock position -- 180 degrees off. However, since the crankshaft rotates 2 revolutions for each aux shaft rotation the crank would be in the same position relative to the aux shaft lobe so there should not be an issue. Just not per the manual.
78 Fiat 124