Crankshaft Sensor- Do I need an alignment tool to replace this??

[Guest]

I am going to replace my crankshaft positioning sensor, in my 88 Riviera 3800 V6. Do I need an alignment tool to get it back in alignment with my balancer or can I just do put it in by sight??? Cause in my repair manual it calls for an alignment tool but every auto tool store I call has no idea what I'm talking about. Does anyone know where I can find this tool if I do need it?? Please help me anyone!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif" alt="" />

[2seater]

The width of the slots in the sensor is approx. triple the thickness of the trigger wheels. Apply tape to a small section of the trigger wheels to build it up to a loose fit into the sensor slots. You can do this off the car. Install the sensor but do not tighten. Slide the damper into the slots and tighten the sensor. Remove the damper and remove the tape. When you reinstall the damper check for clearance on both sides of the trigger wheels but you you should be good to go. The clearance on each side is not critical as long as they do not actually touch.

[Guest]

Thanks alot I changed the sensor the other day, and my harmonic balancer. Now my baby starts and runs great thanks alot for the info . Diana <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[Turbo Loyd]

[color:"blue"] There are instructions on the GN T-Type list covering this. The jest is to turn the engine by hand until the sensor is not in one of the three open areas. This may take movement of the sensor to make sure the outer slot is where the interrupter ring passes. You can easily break the sensor if it collides with the leading edge of the interrupter ring.

A match book cover thickness will give you adequate clearance on either side.