Can I turn my engine backwards?

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May 20, 2003 | 02:38 AM

gcrouse

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Can I turn my engine backwards?

Maybe a silly question.... I had it lined up at TDC #1 before removing the distributor. Then I found I needed the serpentine belt off; in pulling on the belt, I rotated the crank maybe 15-20* past TDC.

So can I just grab the crank pulley with the belt and move it backwards a little? Or do I have to spin it 2 full rotations forward and line it up again?

May 20, 2003 | 03:43 AM

bill mcdonald

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Re: Can I turn my engine backwards? (gcrouse)

You can spin it backwards.

I just throw mine in 5th gear and push it forward or backwards. I just remove the plugs so it does move.

May 20, 2003 | 04:17 AM

Darkness

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Re: Can I turn my engine backwards? (bill mcdonald)

Yes of course. Done it several times.

May 20, 2003 | 04:49 AM

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Re: Can I turn my engine backwards? (Darkness)

Yup, sure can. Just doublecheck to make sure the car is in neutral (ask me how I know :bb )

May 20, 2003 | 09:44 AM

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Re: Can I turn my engine backwards? (gcrouse)

no problem

May 20, 2003 | 05:57 PM

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Re: Can I turn my engine backwards? (joecaver)

Doesn't the motor spin backward when you put it in reverse? :hat

May 20, 2003 | 11:30 PM

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Re: Can I turn my engine backwards? (Vette92)

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Doesn't the motor spin backward when you put it in reverse? :hat

:lol:

You can't be serious???

May 20, 2003 | 11:36 PM

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Re: Can I turn my engine backwards? (Vette92)

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Doesn't the motor spin backward when you put it in reverse? :hat

ya just like you can take off miles in reverse Bueler anyone anyone???? :steering:

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