[alfa] Re: alfa-digest V9 #789 - Engine Lock Tool Needed

[AlfaNeely@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 9/12/2003 3:56:17 PM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

> Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 23:06:22 -0400
> From: "Mike Ritchey" <mike.ritchey@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Engine Lock Tool Needed
> 
> Tom,
> 
> I came across a Crank Stop Tool idea a few months back on the net and
> contacted the guy that makes them.  His name is Les Hurlock and you can
> email him at hurlock@domain.elided or phone 503-538-1312.  Seems to me it was
> around $40.00 or so.  I did not get one at the time since I ended up pulling
> the engine anyway and was able to lock the flywheel from turning--but it
> seemed like an interesting idea.  It is machined to fit in the number 1
> spark plug hole and basically rests on the top of the piston to keep the
> engine from turning.
> 
> Mike Ritchey
> Atlanta, GA
> 1974 Spider (Parts Car)
> 1975 Spider
> 

       Les Hurlock makes some nice stuff.  His web page is: <A HREF="http://www.xprt.net/~hurlock/Page_1x.html";>
http://www.xprt.net/~hurlock/Page_1x.html</A>  He mostly is know for his oil filter adapters to 
replace the early canister style filters.
       A stop that fits through the spark plug hole and bumps on a piston can 
be made by welding a bolt into a spark plug base.  It is handy for 
determining TDC.  Roll the piston up on one side against the bolt and mark the pointer 
location.  Turn the engine backwards until it stops again and mark the pointer. 
 TDC is half way between the marks.
       However, you mostly want to lock the crankshaft so you can tighten the 
rod and other bolts during assembly.  Plus, once assembled, you do not want 
the crank to turn and push the liners out before you attach the cylinder head.  
And It is good to lock the crankshaft at TDC while you time the cams.  For 
non of these purposes would a stop that fits against a piston top be ideal.
       I bought a tool from EMPI ( I think).  They are the VW bug performance 
people.  It is shaped like a capital I with teeth coming out on both sides of 
both ends and a bolt hole in the middle.  It fits into the teeth of the Alfa 
flywheel perfectly.  Or one side does.
  
Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City
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