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Old 06-09-2016, 02:17 AM   #27
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Originally Posted by Bebbetufs View Post
I should have thought about the IMS procedure.

How about drilling and tapping a hole in the pulley and then drilling a small matching dimple in the block to accept a set screw? If this is done while the engine is locked at TDC via the flywheel it should be very accurate. Would this be enough to hold the timing during the procedure?
Take a look at an untouched engine case; the boss for the pin to lock the crank is substantial, and the pin itself is 5/16 steel. A set screw isn't going to cut it, and I would be remiss if I didn't caution anyone about drilling into the engine cases, which is a very bad idea.
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