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Old 02-23-2013, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rscurtis View Post
I wouldn't bet on the timing device, the engine should still run without it. The 12V Cummins in the '94-'98 Dodge didn't even have one- they were fixed timing, and ran fine with that setup.
I searched and found very few posts where something has gone wrong with the timing device. What is its function and purpose? Couldn't find anything in the FSM other than a removal procedure and that it has has adjustment range of 7.5 deg.

From the pictures it looks like the timing device drives the IP via the chain. Does it act as a damper/ flywheel for the IP drive?
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