Well...
The way I am asking about is using the factory tool I mentioned earlier.
It a special tool with a plunger that's inserted by removing a bolt on the IP unit.
You set the crank at 15 deg ATDC - chain stretch. then you move the pump until the plunger on the tool clicks in and locks the timing in place. Then you tighten down the IP and that's supposed to set timing perfectly.

Anyone ever heard of this before?

Thanks for the coffee can idea I may just use that.

Danny

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