Guys, I need some of your data on timing..

[BushWakr - RIP]

Hey guys,.....



I need some of your data on timing. I'm looking for the method(s) you have used to set your timing.

Also have you used the 1/8" method and subsequently had it checked by a more "correct" or proper method and was there any differences between them as to what your timing actually ended up being. ????



I'm putting together a little data for us to share with TDR guys and especially new members.



Bob.

 

[jbolt]

Originally used the 1/8 method then I used a timing gauge. Stock setting was 1. 2mm, 1/8 yielded 1. 35mm



Now at 1. 5mm



Parishioner Jay

 

[Greenleaf]

What is the setting which we are after, 1. 5? And, how did you use the timing pin/method? I moved 1/8" and know it's not the best method.



One could probably advance a small amount until the engine begins to sound poorly then retard it back a bit. I'd be willing to try this.



Pastor,as I posted awhile back, I didn't remove any items from pump to adjust. Had the wife "pull it" to the 1/8" setting with a large set of channel locks. Very easy to do. I wouldn't hesitate to make further adjustments using this method. Sure beats pulling off several fuel lines. I also used the snap-on wrench and a combination 10mm. Hope this helps.



Serving Our Lady



Scott

 

[PPeters]

When pump was off the first time, it was reinstalled by Chrysler tech who used the timing mark method. When I checked timing before advancing, the timing was at 1. 12m Used the dial indicator method. Set timing to 1. 55m. The guy who helped me also used the valve method for determining TDC on #1. It was pretty clever, I'll try to write up a description for how he did it.



Pat

 

[Greenleaf]

COOL! Please DO!

 

[TSuter]

Mine is set 1/8" haven't checked it the proper way yet. Used a distributor wrench I had for an old 318 to get to the back nuts, worked great.



Parishoner Tom

 

[paccool]

When my pump died a couple of years ago, I took it to a local shop. They removed the pump and took it to a pump shop for a rebuild. I told them to set it up at 1. 35. Well----- they put it back on to the mark and then put the truck on the Dyno and tweaked around until it was running good. I asked where the timing was when I picked it up, they had no clue!



I decided it was not set up right and took it to Wentland Diesel in Oregon and had them do it right. The pump was set at about 1. 1mm. They pulled the pump and set it up on the bench, locked it in place. While that was being done, the tech checked the top dead center pin and found it was off about 2. 5 degrees. He reset the pin and then installed the pump at 1. 7mm.



Huge difference in performance!



The original timing mark is now about 1/4" below the mark on the pump. This is why I keep telling everyone to check TDC pins to make sure they are right.



Stan

 

[PPeters]

Stan:



That's why I had the TDC checked independent of the pin, read your posts BTW, mine was OK, dropped right in. Still trying to get the method written up.



Pat