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Just finished installing new shims, was turning the engine over a few times by hand so I could re-check clearances and the fucking starter clutch bolt stripped. my question is, do cylinders 1 and4 need to be at TDC before I attempt to crank it? or will it be fine to put back together and crank?
Edit: I think what happened is that I didn't turn the manual cct in before turning the motor to take the slack out of the timing chain(I know silly mistake on part) and I think that caused the chain to maybe jump a few teeth or bind at bottom... I think I'll need another way to possibly turn the crank in order to put it back in timing. Any other options as far as turning the motor manually?
Edit: I think what happened is that I didn't turn the manual cct in before turning the motor to take the slack out of the timing chain(I know silly mistake on part) and I think that caused the chain to maybe jump a few teeth or bind at bottom... I think I'll need another way to possibly turn the crank in order to put it back in timing. Any other options as far as turning the motor manually?