I'm working on the IP timing. I have everything set as per the Haynes manual instructions in the "start of delivery" section. I'm at 25 deg BTDC on the #1 compression stroke, cam lobes are up in V shape. I made a drip tool from a injector tube, followed the instructions on the "one drop per second" and everything was going well until I realized I didn't have the throttle wired open. I was getting one drop per second but when I opened the throttle I was just getting full flow and the flow would quit, no drops. Using the pump each time, I tried moving the IP forward and backward and got the same thing, no drops. I need help desperatly in order to get this beauty running. I purchased it 4 months ago and have done extensive work on it and it shows. Now if I can just get it running. When I get the timing set will I need to bleed the air out of the lines and how is that done.

Help that is much needed and appreciated.

Thanks, JFC697077

One thing I forgot to mention. The ALDA has been messed with by a so called diesel mechanic. Don't know whether or not that will have any affect on the IP timing? Since this unit it possibly out of wack, if I were to readjust it say at the far left, CCW, how far right should I adjust it to be on the safe side? I read where adjusting the ALDA could ruin the IP???

JFC

Won't ruin the IP...but you could ruin the Alda itself.

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James,

The ALDA doesn't affect the IP until there is turbo boost in the manifold. The ALDA's job is to add extra fuel when more air is going into the cylinders from the boost pressure in the manifold.

Sorry, its been so long since I did drip timing, I can't remember much about it. But I can't remember ever wiring the throttle open. I hope someone else can help you.

P E H

I noticed the same thing when timing my IP. From my experience, I had a clearer deliniation of flow to drop condition when I had the throttle setting at idle. Full throttle produced an unwieldy flow and I was pumping the heck out of it trying to keep up. I would put it where it works.

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James is doing a good job of following the instructions... The throttle is supposed to be wired to full opening...