Hi Guys,
So, I decided to fix an oil leak by replacing my front crank oil seal when to the rousing chorus of “pay more attention next time” I managed to remove the crankshaft damper from the counterweight without first marking their relative positions and so, whilst hiding behind the sofa with my head down, I have to ask, is this very drastic?
I do know the correct position of the counterweight to the crankshaft as I started the process with the engine on TDC but now with the counterweight off I find that the mounting bolts are symmetrical and it will go back in any of 6 possible positions.
Any comments about removing the crank and having the whole plot rebalanced will involve me remaining behind the sofa for some considerable time to come only being coaxed out by reassurances that something else is possible.
Help.
David Brough
1969 280SL Auto with A/C