Injector Timing Pump Question

[Harrygoodwrench]

Glad you got up and running again. You did the job, we just did the coaching. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I'm still at a loss as why can't the pump be fine tuned more easily from the exterior 3 bolts. Maybe I'm being dumb but have done this on many diesels(GM's in particular). The 3 mounting bolts don't go into the gear or the engine would not turn over or the gear would break, the slots in the gear are to get it close and ya should be able to do the fine tune from outside. so come on guys tell me why I'm wrong please.

 

[bluechip]

Hi Harry,
I tryed to adjust one at the mounting and the hard lines make it very difficult. The manual only outlines the gear slot method. Could be it would work, but as you said, it would be very fine adjustment.

Sevencorners, glad its running well, so when is the Mrs next driving lesson?

 

[SevenCorners]

Chip,
Funny you asked, she is somewhat afraid to drive it, scared she might break it. I told her no way last break was her fault, I will try and get her on it this weekend. I spent the better part of today using the BB to build a couple of roads, I will snap some pictures later today so you can get an idea of the hills/mountains we have here in VA. The tractor pulls all the hills with out question, I have been going up to the top and knocking down the high spots with the BB, my property is/was part of an old apple orchard so we have all the irritating levels I am trying to grade down the terraces into a more gradual slope. I ran it pretty hard for 4 hours and rechecked all the bolts, amazing just how many were lose. I am thinking of taking the bolts off and putting on locktite next time around. Has anyone done this and what were your results? Oh well it sure is great to play in the dirt!!!

 

[GRUMPA]

Please don't use locktite, theres many different types. get the type that is meant to come apart. We use that stuff at work (machine shop) for aircraft parts. You use the wrong type and it will take an act of congress to take apart. I would strongly recommend lock washers whenever possible.

 

[Harrygoodwrench]

Seven corners, have to agree with Grumpa with the Loctite statement. There is a place for it but not everywhere.
Things to check for in the loseness department??? For one check the wheel nut torque at regular intervals until they get to their "stretch" point. I've tightened mine twice so far and got a little turn on them, but many have had problems such as a "snapping" or banging noise and found the wheel nuts had loosened up. Could be an unhappy seat time day to lose a wheel. Once they reach that plastic "stretch" region all should be fine. (also check the rim to wheel torque while at it). Heard of one and only one I might add that the hub that the wheel bolts(could have been defective from start or not properly tightened at beginning) to cracked. Could be an isolated case but nonetheless give a tight check. Another place to definately check is the NUT under the steering boot for tightness on front mounted steering cylinders. Several had there linkage loose(could be a real problem to lose steering). I pulled back the boot on mine and get a slight turn, put my mind at ease.
Other than that I can think of no other areas of great concern unless someone else can add to my areas.
I would also recommend changing your factory fluids if not already done so. If you want suggestions on fluid suggestions there are a millinumium worth of reading on this subject so I don't want to go there. LOL. its a lot about personal choices.

Thanks Chip, for the reply about timing the pump from exterior. I follow you about the hard lines. I was really talking fine tune. Done it on GM's and the lines did pose a problem rotating pump. They actually came out with a "pry"type tool that you used with a breaker bar to do just that, which I have used long ago. There was a matching chisel mark and moving it say .020 would equal about 2 degrees so it didn't have to be rotated much, if it did something was mistimed in gear train. If I ever do try it I'll post my insane method. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[greg_g]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( and the lines did pose a problem rotating pump. They actually came out with a "pry"type tool that you used with a breaker bar )</font>
Agreed - no LocTite. Wrong tool for the job.

My Mercedes is a 5 cylinder, so four stout hard lines remain connected while the drip tool temporarily replaces #1. Might sound funny, but from that point resort to a 3' crow bar to adjust the pump timing.

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