Socket size for 32 crankshaft

Will be needing to find tdc as I mount and time a new fangled distributor conversion on my 3.2. What size deep socket should I go buy and use to turn the engine from the front crank to find the elusive tdc marking on the crankshaft?

All advice welcome.

many thanks!
Russ

Russ

A 36mm, 1/2" drive socket will do the trick....

Regards,
David

Russ, Davids correct, 36mm.

Honestly the best way imo to find TDC is with the inspection cover off, a very strong flashlight and a screwdriver of choice to turn the flywheel.

Trying to turn the engine on one end while checking on the other end is a PITA, and you will have to turn slowly once in range with a screwdriver anyway.

When I do use a socket/ratchet to speed things up I open the oil cap and turn the crank pulley until the intake cam mark is aligned with the saddle mark, then fine tune thru the inspection hole.

HTH's

Regards, JRV

David and JRV

Many thanks. I really like the oil filler cap tip.

This place is so reliable for quick no nonsense tech data.

best to all
rt