My 87 F-150. I need to turn the engine manualy by turning the nut on the front of the engine. While "Looking" at the front of the engine from the front, do I turn it clockwise or counter so as not to mess the engine up.
2006-09-11 16:39:34 · 13 answers · asked by paulthephonecardguy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if you turn it either way it wont hurt it,,if your wanting to loosen the nut on the crank,,turn it counter clock wise,,if your just wanting to turn the motor over ,,you can turn it either way,,it wont do harm to the engine,,i own a repair shop in Tennessee,,and it don't matter which direction you turn it,,good luck with it,hope this help,s.
2006-09-11 17:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't mess it up either way.
Are you trying to adjust your valves or find top dead center on cylinder #1 to remove the distributor or something?
The only engines that I know of that "naturally" turn counter-clockwise while running are Honda/Acuras.
Again, exactly what are you trying to do? If you are trying to find to dead center on #1 remove the spark plug and put a screwdriver or something else that will not break down in the spark plug hole.
Keep turning the engine until the screwdriver is pushed out. The engine will then be at top dead center or 180 degrees out from TDC. Either way you should be able to replace the distributor. Just pay attention to what you are doing. Ensure that you are on Top Dead Center for firing the #1 cylinder.
2006-09-11 16:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Counter clockwise.
2016-03-26 21:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to ask, you shouldn't do it, as far as i know the only engines that go counter clockwise are Honda's, turn it clockwise, ps don't use a ratchet with 1/4 " drive, use a johnson bar
2006-09-12 15:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Keith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it clockwise.
(Even if you rotate it backwards, you won't damage anything. About all you MIGHT do is loosen the bolt in the nose of the crankshaft, and you will know it if you do, just tighten it up again.)
2006-09-11 16:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can turn if ether way its not going to mess anything up just going counter clockwise it can loosen up
2006-09-11 16:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by grey_wolf54486 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe engine normally runs clockwise, but i do not believe you can hurt it going either direction. you are moving it manually so its not creating that much preasure. why are you wanting to do this
2006-09-11 16:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by fn_49@hotmail.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Righty-tighty (clockwise), lefty-loosey (counter)
2006-09-11 16:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to turn what on the engine? if you don't know how to loosen a screw-stay away from the engine.
2006-09-11 16:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wont mess the engine up. but ifin yer scared look at the fan duhhhhh
OMG and I thought you was stupid
all but 1 of those other people didn't even read your question.
How freakin arrogant, we mechanics are?
2006-09-11 16:42:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋