Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Need instructions on timing please.

[JBlackwell]

Does anyone have any instructions on how to set the timing?

I have a Miller Diesel Timing Kit #6860. I know I can do it if I can be walked through by reading some instructions. I have searched and searched, can't find anything. I may have not been typing in the right keyword.



JD

 

[johnrv4]

Try these out

Try these out for starters JD.



http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/FAQ/timing.htm



http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1994/18-10-94a.htm

 

[Howard Durand]

In reference to johnrv4's post,



I used the same info to do mine. It takes time and is not too difficult.



I also have the Miller set. They are pretty good tools. I found the plunger on the dial indicator a little sticky. A drop of clock oil fixed that.

One thing I don't like is the way the dial indicator is held in place by the adapter. It only has one screw to hold it in place and no matter how tight you turn the screw (by hand) the indicator will rock and the reading will change.

It will work OK as long as you leave it alone once you get it set.

I didn't use the washer and thrust bearing that came with the set. They are not necessary.



Don't be surprised if it takes a hefty pull to break the gear nut loose.



I didn't change out the bronze washer under the delivery valve.



I think it was Joe George that suggested putting the delivery valve and parts in a container of clean diesel fuel when you remove them. Keeps them clean and in one place. I used a tuna can.



A very important step is, once the settings are made and you are ready to re-install the pump gear, use a can of brake cleaner and thoroughly clean the pump shaft and the mating surface of the gear so there is absoulutely no oil on the shaft or gear.

It is a taper fit and depends on friction to hold it in place. If there is any oil on the parts they are very likely to slip under power.



There are some pumps that will slip back when the gear is pulled but I don't think the 94 has that problem. Mine didn't.



I set mine to 15* and am quite happy with it.



It is worth the effort.

 

[JBlackwell]

Man! I appreciate all the help guys. This info ought to get me through it. I will give it a stab this weekend. I have a co-pilot that will be right next to me that will help.





JD

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Check out this link on the FAQ for 12V



I wrote this after I did a lot of research and did mine.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=96154



Dan

 

[HCanales]

Make sure when you install the gear nut you spray a small amount of break cleaner on the shaft to get any oil residue off.

I had mine slip for two reasons one being the oil and the other was the improper torque value. I went in accordance with mitchell

manual 120 ft. lbs. and it sliped twice. Then I talked to my friends at the Dodge dealership and they take them down to 165 ft. lbs. and never had a problems. So I took mine to 145 ft. lbs. and I have not had no problems since. Later man.