Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Can you set the pump timming with the head off

[kcv67]

Can you set the pump timing with the head off

So I am replacing the head gasket. While the head is at the machine shop I would like to replace the tappet cover gasket which requires removing the fuel pump. So with the head off can you set the timing on the pump? I do have the miller timing tools and have set the timing on quite a few trucks.



Casey

 

[snappy]

Top dead center will be easy to find. Can not see any reason you cann't, so have at her.

 

[KYOUNG]

You will have real TDC and not have to fight compression when barring motor!

 

[Hammer]

Thats how mine was reset in 08 when we had to redo the headgasket for the second time.

 

[kcv67]

So I put a dial indicator on the piston to find absolute top dead center and then marked it on the vibration dampner. The new top dead center is about 1/2" back from the old mark that I put on using the timing pin.

That half inch makes a difference in the timing I thought the tdc pin would be more accurate.



Any Thoughts?

 

[hsmith]

I've never used my pin. Always do the drop valve method. Indicator or the piston is probably the most accurate for sure. Lots of slop in the plastic timing pin.