Socket size for starter dog?

[SeriesShorty]

Anyone know what size socket I would need to turn the crank over by hand from the starter dog bolt thingy? I don't have a crank handle, a guy I know that does have one is out of town, and I need to turn my engine over by hand to get my new civvy distributor installed and timed.

I'm away from my truck and want to be able to pick one up on my way home so I could do some more work tonight now that the weather is human friendly again.

Thanks all!

[belenjack]

I am not sure what inch size it is but a 43mm works

[SeriesShorty]

Thanks, now I can't find a 43mm socket in town. Grrr

Gotta be another way to turn the engine over slowly by hand if you don't have the socket or a starter handle...any tips or tricks that I don't know about?

[leafsprung]

2 and 1/16

[SeriesShorty]

Hey Ike, isn't 2 1/16 the same as the hub nut socket? I've got one of those and tried it but it's too big...maybe the military engine is different???

[Terrys]

1 5/8" on both my 2As

[Moose]

43 mm on my Ex-Mod 5 Brg engine.

Brett

[LaneRover]

I usually use the fan.

[badvibes]

Run a large screwdriver thru the notches on the "dog"and use it as a lever to turn the motor, that's what I do if I'm understanding your problem correctly.

Jeff

[jac04]

I need to install my double-groove military crank pulley onto my Turner engine. Does anyone know where I can pick up a 43mm or 1-11/16" socket locally?

[Nium]

SeriesShorty,
To manually turn the engine just use the cooling fan. If the fan belt slips too much, across the fan pulley, take out the sparkplugs to make it easier to turn. A large pair of channel lock pliers works well too or a large pipe wrench, personally I prefer the cooling fan.

jac04,
There are any number of sockets available online. Wright tools, Sears, Mac Tools, Snap-On Tools just to name a few. Rovers North probably has the socket your looking for too. There's always ebay. Even if you don't buy it off ebay you can at least get some ideas on price, availability, and manufactorers

Happy Rovering,
"Ronnie"
1968 Series IIA, 2.25 Petrol

[jac04]

^^I was hoping to find one locally, but I've tried everywhere. I guess I'll buy it on-line or check with RN.

[4flattires]

Gotta be another way to turn the engine over slowly by hand if you don't have the socket or a starter handle...any tips or tricks that I don't know about?

1. Plugs out
2. 1st or 2nd gear
3. Push Martha! PUSH!!!

:o

Jeff

[scott]

i used a pipe wrench to take mine off. then when it was time to put it back i took it to a belt sander. now it's a 1 5/8" and my buddy has a set of mombo combo wrenches and one is a 1 5/8". i think you'll find it easier to find a 1 5/8 than 1 11/16.

[I Leak Oil]

I just did my front seal last week. 1 11/16 socket 3/4" drive from my local Tractor Supply for less than $7. My impact gun had it off in a split second. I used to us a large adjustable wrench and a blip of the starter before I realized the goodness of air tools.:D

[jac04]

^^ Ooh, I fogot about Tractor Supply - thanks for the tip. I'll take a trip there before dropping $40 on a socket.