Timing via pump fastenings and checking current timing

[ukvolvo]

Originally Posted by ngoma

OK I saw the see-saw and see how it brings the dial indicator out to the side of the IP. Have you tried holding it into position to see if it will clear the hardlines, vac pump, and bracketry?

With a little ingenuity you should be able to fashion a pulley hold/rotation tool out of some angle iron and bolts, nuts, and maybe spacers.

The torque wrench adaptor is not really necessary for the 7xx/9xx series as there is more space at the firewall to use a common 17mm (i think?) box end wrench on the camshaft pulley nut. Forum member v8volvo likes to lightly oil the bolt threads and under the head of the bolt. Keep the pulley and camshaft end mating surfaces clean and dry.

We shall see but after a cursory glance, WOMP WOMP looks like it might not go unless there is a gap to exploit. I have normal extension shafts too so i can take the vac pump off and do it the traditional way if needed. Getting the time is the hardest job of all.

Mick