Timing the ole' 12v'r

[Bart]

I replaced my stock fuel pump plate with a #6. No timing changes. I was talking with a friend who is knowledgable about diesels and he said in order to change the timing we need to remove the pump and change the position of the gears that drive the pump. Is this accurate? I have been reading many posts on two diesel sites and was under the impression that it was no big deal to adjust the timing. The idea of removing the pump (size or weight) sounds like a big deal. I'd like to fix the KDP at the same time but I'm not holding my breath on that. I'm planning a trip to Oregon starting on the 22 of the month and would like to have the Big A** Red Truck ready by then. I will be towing a '66 Bronco I'm delivering to my son.

 

[rjones]

You can do it on the truck with some special tools dial indicator,delivery valve socket, and a gear puller for the pump,There is a post some where but I cant seem to find it now, that has step by step instructions on timing a 12v. If I find it I will post it.

 

[Bigramguy]

Here is a link as to how it is done:



http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/tsb/1994/18-10-94/18-10-94a.htm

 

[Bart]

Thanks to all of you for the information. I'll need it

 

[Bandit1]

when you install a plate do you need to time the pump?

 

[Bigramguy]

No you don't have to retime it at all. Installing the plate does not affect the timing adjustment. Some of the bigger HP plates,or mods,will run better with more timing. With my combination 16 degress works well. I found also when I did mine it was either off from the factory,or had slipped,so it ran much better afterwards.

 

[shendren]

per cummins employees in columbus... . ( i own some businesses there)



the bosch pump shaft comes packed with a lot of grease and when the cummins employee puts it on at the factory it slips.



scott.