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Old 04-06-2007, 08:28 PM
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well it spun a couple times....didnt sound like the splines were lined up correctly but wont spinning it ine them up? how do you spin it by hand
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:29 PM
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put a ratchet and socket on the crank pulley and turn it a tad either way. quick snaps work best.
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:30 PM
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what am i listening for...should it line up when i do this??
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:32 PM
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yah, as your pushing the motor towards the tranny, give the ratchet a couple quick snaps back and forth.

same thing as twisting the trans side to side as your pushing it on the motor.
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:35 PM
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well it didnt lock up when i rolled it...you think it will lock up now?
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