View Single Post
  #8  
Old 02-05-2018, 03:01 PM
Maxbumpo Maxbumpo is offline
Diesel Preferred
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 2,788
Quote:
Originally Posted by alansupra94 View Post
Now the question is, how do I replace it? In theory, if I the shims are kept the same, the orientation is marked on the base screws (the rotation of the delivery valve), the pump delivery shouldn't change right?
No, I think that O-ring is for keeping engine (and IP) lubrication oil inside the pump and dirt outside the pump. Don't go that far, only remove the delivery valve and replace the copper washer inside. Clean clean clean, and make sure you use a torque wrench set to proper torque to install.
__________________
Respectfully,
/s/
M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC
Reply With Quote