setting engine at TDC
 

I'm trying to set it up at TDC and turning the socket to clockwise but it feels like getting stuck at about a half turn either clockwise or counterclockwise....

i don't want to break anything and does it take some power to sett it at TDC?

you are turning against the compression of the motor so there is resistance on each stroke.

It moved fairly easily until it stop turning though... Should i keep turning clockwise? Will this break the chain by chance?

Wait...does tranny needs to be in the neutral?

Is this about your '47 Massey-Ferguson?

Samething even it is in N position crank stop in 0200

W124

if the viscous clutch is still attached to the motor... will it not turn?

I guess a good question to ask is WHY are you turning it to TDC? Is this a running engine? If so, you should be able to turn it in the direction of normal rotation for days and days with a breaker bar and socket attached to the crank pulley. Remember, this is how the starter motor works...

I'm replacing the head gasket on m104 engine right now due to overheating and severe oil leak when i got it...

i'm using 1/2" 20 inch long ratchet to turn it.... do i need to use a breaker bar to set it to TDC?

Remove the spark plugs so it's easier to turn.

Sixto
83 300SE for sale
98 E320 wagon

all 6 were removed already :(

If the cams aren't timed and you cant turn the engine then you are binding on the valves. Attempting to continue turning will bend valves.

If you can turn the engine to 40 degrees BTDC you should be able to move the cams until they are close, then go to TDC and time the engine.

i was assuming everything was still together but you may be on to something......i wonder where he is exactly in the "process".......

That's what i was suspected and afraid force to turn.... and break something...
I will look into cams in the morning.

Thanks.