Hey,

Why would the base timing change??? That's my point. IF your going to do that- you better start and make sure tdc is correct on the crankshaft.
Really don't care about other's views Leatherman, both methods are in Mercedes service litature. I was trying to point out that your statement that it had to be done with a dial indicator is WRONG. I still stand by that..

We're checking chain stretch-not engine setup. I'm talking 15 minute check- your talking much more time. How accurate do you need to be anyway.. diesels don't seem overly sensitive to timing.

I'm a lazy IP adjuster... I'd rather set an engine up, run it until 2-3 degrees of strech and replace the chain.


Michael

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