Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) P7100 pump timing question.....HOW?

[The patriot]

OK, I've read just about all I can on how to time these. I got the tools, but I need to figure out a few things before digging into this.

What I'm picturing is:

1 You find TDC

2 mark it on the damper

3 put timing tool in #1 DV

4 rotate engine to where you want timing on the dial indicator

5 Pop timing gear off of taper on the camshaft

6 rotate enging to TDC

7 Clean taper on cam thoroughly then torgue nut to 145 ft/lb

8 assemble.



Do I have this right?

I'm so used to timing gas engines (40 yrs) I'm having a hard time visualizing it.

TIA



Edit: I was thinking 16 deg BTDC> My truck is a 1998 215 hp 5 speed truck with a BHAF and 370 injectors. Mainly I'd like to see better highway MPG's. It has enough power, I need more MPG's. :laf:

 

[WDixon27]

sounds about right

 

[snappy]

Can not say it enough, but make sure no oil residue is left on the gear or shaft. Also you can increase the torque from 145 to 175 ft/lb but don't exceed that.

 

[Nyoest]

You have it correct. If you can, use the valve drop method with a dial indicator. The tdc pin can vary a degree or two and that is good to avoid.

 

[The patriot]

Thanks!