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Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-26-2009, 09:44 PM

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Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

this is a businessman telling you how difficult...

this is a businessman telling you how difficult of a job it is.

this is a businessman telling you that you cannot do it yourself

It sure would be easier w/ 3 people though.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-26-2009, 09:36 PM

Replies: 21

Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

these are certainly much more powerful forces......

these are certainly much more powerful forces... but they are not as oscillatory in nature as the IP timing gear can be at specific moments in each rotation.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-26-2009, 12:53 AM

Replies: 21

Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

remove the rocker arms and and install the...

remove the rocker arms and and install the chain.. let us know how it goes.

then tell your mechanic

edit: you have 60x engines.. forget it.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2009, 02:51 PM

Replies: 21

Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

I am not advocating the removal of the VP for...

I am not advocating the removal of the VP for chain renewal procedures. Just to fulfill the OP's Question.

I doubt the VP can pull the crank backwards, but it will definitely put tension on the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2009, 11:37 AM

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Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

you would have to APPLY vacuum to the pump in...

you would have to APPLY vacuum to the pump in order to remove the force of the spring on the IP gear lobes.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2009, 11:13 AM

Replies: 21

Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

it is certainly both*.. but the vac pump is not...

it is certainly both*.. but the vac pump is not mentioned in the manual. So anyone following the manual (as a novice) will not be aware of this force.

Manual says to remove the glowplugs and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2009, 10:31 AM

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Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

the chain cannot come off the IP gear unless the...

the chain cannot come off the IP gear unless the entire set of safety pins is removed. I believe there are two and one bolt on the side of the casting facing the fender.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2009, 10:26 AM

Replies: 21

Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

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Posted By jt20

the force from the vacuum pump on the timing gear...

the force from the vacuum pump on the timing gear pulls the chain down into the recess causing many of the well-known inaccuracies.

if this, and compression are removed, the timing chain is under...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2009, 10:16 AM

Replies: 21

Timing chain and replace vac pump at same time?

Views: 1,740

Posted By jt20

it is 100 times easier and safer to roll in a new...

it is 100 times easier and safer to roll in a new chain with the vacuum pump removed

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