You did have the car in neutral, right? Try this - put a ratchet/socket on the alternator nut and turn it at the same time you turn that power steering pulley. You kind of have to reach way down there with your left hand. Be careful not to bang the fan up.

It just so happens that I adjusted my valves for the first time today. When I rotated the power steering pulley, the belt (new, probably stretched a little) was too loose to turn the engine pulley and I was facing your original problem. But turning the alternator and power steering together got the engine to turn. It was kind of a pain though, and I should adjust up those belts apparently.

I would not try to rotate the engine with the cam - if you mess it up you're screwed.

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Charlie

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