1850 flywheel allignment

[Tallpaul]

Hello all not sure i understand this in the Haynes manual.
I can see the marks in the manual.
But whats the idea behind that
Ta
Paul

[Tallpaul]

Am i right in thinking the crankshaft could be in 1 of 2 (180 deg) postions with the marks aligned

[yorkshire_spam]

My 1850 is an auto... so no flywheel so I have no experience.
Checked my 1850 workshop manual, no mention of alignment in the removal/refit instructions.
Sorry!

[yorkshire_spam]

Wsm page

[Tallpaul]

Thanks for replies

[MIG Wielder]

I understand the 1/2 and the "|" marks are called "balance marks "
Yes, you are quite right the flywheel on the 1850 manual box can go round in 2 ways. The correct way round is when the 1/4 mark at the front of the crankshaft is aligned with the grating on the timing cover ( pot 1 piston is at TDC ) and the flywheel marks are at the top and aligned.

Now I know they always aren't aligned.! When we did Kyle's engine ( early 1850 ) the flwheel marks were 180 degrees out. We left them there as the engine was running smoothly with no problems. That engine had been worked on before we noticed.
Tony.

[Tallpaul]

Mig welder
Thanks for reply ill do that but been held up today got the wrong rear plate gasket