Did you ever get needed parts to complete your IP Light timing tools?

Would love to rent one. The fella here listed for renting one from has not been on this site in 11years

though not relevant here....... I've got CAT tools to rent for injector timing on 311x engines.

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In post 6 I believe he is speaking of the impulse timing that clamps on the fuel injection line to the injectors and uses the pulse/shock way of the fuel being injected.

With those I believe the below applies. Different types of diesel engines are going to have a different pulse/shock wave so hence I believe the below applies.

From what I have read you need to set the timing as in the Factory Service Manual then you clamp on your device and record what you get at idle. Then that gives you a standard figure to use for the next time.

The timing device mentioned is best used if you have several of the same vehicles. Why, because the pulse is different for different vehicles. What works on your Mercedes is going to be different from another Diesel.

The other light method, A&B/AB light references a mechanical part in the governor and will not compensate for or internal pump wear.

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