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On Fri, 2003-05-30 at 10:57, Mark Seaton wrote: > > Since I learnt the error of my ways (those round "teeth" on the fan pulley > sure do invite a prying screwdriver!), I do it more like Dave- use a spanner > on the gen pulley nut and press down on the fan belt to get it to grip- > works one way better than the other but works fine. Its always a bit hard to > get it to go over the compression stroke though. > I use the generator pulley on both the T-3 and the T-1. Jim A. says that he uses 13/16" box ratchet. I use a 21mm open end on the T-3's. I use a spark plug socket with a ratchet on a T-1. BTW, on either one, don't forget to take the wrench off before you start the car. Also, however you turn it over, don't forget to disable the ignition while turning it. I have seen them start while being cranked by hand, and a guy lost a finger. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org