Has anyone set the injection pump timing on this engine before? I was able to adjust the injection pump timming on a 83 300sd last month using the drip method. I am trying to straighten out an engine after another mechanic replaced the crankshaft without setting the injection pump correctly. Reading other posts it looks like I have to get the engine to 15 after TDC, then remove the injection pump. this part is easy enough. The part that is stumping me is how do I know the injection pump is in the correct position before re-installation. From the information in the other posts it looks like I need a special tool to hold the injection pump timing in place. What mark do I look for to be sure the injection pump timing is set to the correct mark? Thanks John

Here's what the service manual says (I assume that it is a 2.2L engine):

They talk about inserting a "locking gauge" in the "closing plug" which is a raised portion on the side of the IP with a plug screwed into it. I assume that the "locking gauge" falls into a notch when the IP is rotated, thus setting the timing of the IP. I am sorry but the pictures do not copy, and they are pretty bad as well. PM me if you want a copy of the PDF document.

Here's what it says:




Installation notes
13 Check whether engine is at 15 deg after TDC of
first cylinder.


14 Remove closing plug (11).


15 Rotate injection pump with serration wrench (027)
on injection pump camshaft until lug of regulator
shows up on bore, slip in locking gauge (023) in this
position until gauge is noticeably engaging.

Attention!
Risk of damaging injection pump!
As soon as the injection pump is installed and tightened,
remove locking gauge.

16 Assemble engine.

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Sounds simple enough. John