How do you manually turn over an engine

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05-08-2016, 10:42 PM

Mark380SL

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How do you manually turn over an engine

1983 380SL

Has been sitting 10 years. Addressing fuel tank and issues now. I plan on taking out spark plugs and oiling cylinders. How do I manually turn over the engine and make sure it is not seized up?

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05-09-2016, 01:38 AM

brookings

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put a 1/2 inch ratchet on the harmonic balancer bolt on the crank

05-10-2016, 05:19 AM

peter123wallace

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Originally Posted by brookings

put a 1/2 inch ratchet on the harmonic balancer bolt on the crank

Yap, this should do it.

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