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Originally Posted by Diesel911
Rotate your Engine Crank Shaft in the direction of rotation past TDC on the Compression Stroke to what ever the degrees (about 14-15 ATDC; you will need to look up the spec for your Engine ) are ATDC (After Top Dead Center past TDC on the Compression Stroke) and install the Fuel Injection Pump and bolt it down and remove the Timing/Locking Pin.
All of the above should be detailed in your Manual.
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The manual probably talks of a special tool to hold the IP timer sprocket in place with the IP off so the cam turns with the crank. Kinda odd to see the corner of it in the second picture if the IP is off. I'd just as soon install the IP regardless of timing, install the chain tensioner (mind the priming procedure), rotate the crank to 14-15* ATDC, remove the IP, fit the locking tool, install the IP. Diesel911 might know the details but I don't think a half degree in IP timing will make a substantial difference in engine economy or performance. Besides, tools aren't available to mortals to do a better job.
Hmm... I get the sense you're doing things a little backwards. I'd have installed the front cover before installing the head to use a dial gauge to confirm the crank pulley gradients and the [IMO idiotically] adjustable pointer coincide with #1 TDC. At this stage the front cover has to go on so you can set the crank to 14-15* ATDC. I hope you didn't loosen or remove the pointer in quest for hermetic cleanliness.
Sixto
87 300D