Question about the oil thrower

[510farmer]

I'm putting back the oil thrower on my l16 and I didn't notice when I removed it

But does it just free wheel around the crank

I see the woodruff key but I have some space between the key and the gear

So when I put it on the key and slide it next to the gear it goes past the key and just free spins is this normal

Thx john

[datzenmike]

When the crank pulley is on maybe it pushes it back in place? 

[Doctor510]

Be sure you install it correctly

[510farmer]

We'll can someone tell me how! I can't find no info other than put the oil thrower in,no description on the way to do it

Pictures would be awesome

Thx john

[Doctor510]

It just slides on the crankshaft, it has a slot so it will go over the wood ruff key,  turn it a bit either way so it won't slide off. Concave is right, convex is wrong/ large opening outwards.

[510farmer]

Ok I understand the slide over the key but once it passes the key

It just free wheels I

When the pulley is pushed on it looks to suck up to the thrower

But I can't see if it does

What forces it to turn if it's freewheeling past the key

Thx farmer

[kelowg]

3-4 k rpms well turn it, it has no weight to it. So wont sit still for long.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Tightening the crank pulley bolt sandwiches it between the pulley and the distributor drive. It doesn't move once that bolt it tight.

[datzenmike]

Ahhh that's better! The key way that cut in it, is only to get it over the front key. Then the crank pulley pinches it.

[510farmer]

Tightening the crank pulley bolt sandwiches it between the pulley and the distributor drive. It doesn't move once that bolt it tight.

Well that's what I was hoping, and after putting the pulley on and off a few times that's the consensus I have also came to

Looking through the oil pump hole

It is pinched no movement

Thx farmer

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Sure.