In a message dated 96-05-12 03:41:29 EDT, mbates@s3.sonnet.com writes:

> just got my GEX engine.  I have all of the accessories from the engine I
>used to have.  NOW what should I do.  I noticed that there was a little tag
>near the distriributor mount which said "Do not rotate engine until dist is
>installed"
>
>Why?
>
>

Because turning the engine clockwise will cause the gear to push up.  It can
then jam up and destroy the brass gear on the crankshaft.  I guess theve had
problems with this in the past so they now put this warning label on.

Dennis.