car set for three years, I reinstalled injector pump as per book, I dont have a timing tool, so I set as per the scribed line. I also mistakenly removed the output boss ( the item on the IP that is held down with 2 nuts and studs ) for the number one cylinder. the engine was pretty hard to get started, but once finally running, seems to run rough and won't idle. does the setting on the #1 delivery boss ( OK I am sorry I don"t yet know the proper terminology ) cause a great deal of roughness if not set just right?
also the motor seems pretty quiet, almost like a gas engine. Did I mess up on reinstalling the IP ? OK another question, This engine has 265,000 miles and seems to blowby alot, at 1000 rpm if you place finger on the small hole in valve cover in a matter of 5 seconds it about blows your finger off the hole. seems excessive to me. Air cleaner insides are covered in oil, and also a bunch on the air cleaner. I can't find anybody to rent a compression tester from. and yes it seems to smoke a bunch. I am about ready to yank the engine out and investigate the pistons and rings. Can a guy do a cheap overhaul on one of these engines. less than maybe 1000 dollars?? will I most likely need pistons with this mileage??