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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,276
Posted By rgnprof
Follow-up thread: High altitude starting, pinging problems

This is a follow-up to 2 previous threads - one on checking cam timing and one on engine knocking and injection pump timing. Anyway, we are in Colorado and car ran great until we hit about 5000-6000...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
I don't think the RIV tool will work for my...

I don't think the RIV tool will work for my application - NA '78 300D??? Correct?

ryan
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
So far so good...! I readjusted the timing...

So far so good...!

I readjusted the timing pump today - if you look back at post 16 you will see how far I first adjusted it. This morning I moved it back to right in between these two marks and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
I think my 'erratic' timing chain readings are a...

I think my 'erratic' timing chain readings are a "measurement" problem. I have double, and triple checked the timing using the 2mm lift method and got the same 15 degrees consistently (although even...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
I don't think it's that I'm rushing - but thanks...

I don't think it's that I'm rushing - but thanks for the heads up. I have every intention of going back over the drip timing and checking it again. I just got sidetracked, and concerned about, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,371
Posted By rgnprof
BY GOLLY - I THINK I GOT IT! I have...

BY GOLLY - I THINK I GOT IT!

I have finally got it - measured it several times (following the excellent advice from this forum) and I am measuring 15 degrees stretch on the crankshaft. If you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2008, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,371
Posted By rgnprof
I am going to look for a 2 inch gauge this...

I am going to look for a 2 inch gauge this morning...

But, once I get a 'preload' - anywhere less than 3mm - I reset the needle to 0 by turning the gauge around, right? Then when do I know the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
I have the same concerns here - I can not find...

I have the same concerns here - I can not find anyone that can, or wants to work on this car - especially when it comes to something like timing the injection pump. I have never had it done and I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,371
Posted By rgnprof
I am on the second valve - intake #1. I am...

I am on the second valve - intake #1.

I am just resting the tip of the dial gauge on the valve keeper - reading of 0 on the gauge - with the lobe pointing straight up. I rotate the engine and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,371
Posted By rgnprof
This is from the FSM - Can someone explain this...

This is from the FSM - Can someone explain this to me???

7 Insert dial gauge and fasten so that contact button
rests on valve spring cap (arrow) with less than 3 mm
preloading (small dial...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,371
Posted By rgnprof
2mm lift method - I can not figure out what I am doing wrong!

I am following the tutorial to the letter and when I rotate the engine, my dial indicator needle does not move!! It appears that with the number 1 valve pointing straight up - which is where you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
Barry, Thank you for your very thoughtful...

Barry,

Thank you for your very thoughtful response - I appreciate your help. I am pretty sure that I am dealing with the original chain (I have talked with the last 2 owners), so I am going to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
The smoke is not that bad and I do notice some on...

The smoke is not that bad and I do notice some on acceleration - I think it's a little worse than before...I'm not too worried about the smoke at this point - except as to what it tells me about the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
Barry, Thanks for your response - I tried...

Barry,

Thanks for your response - I tried all afternoon (literally) to use the dial gauge w/o success. I just couldn't figure it out and a 1 inch lift dial gauge really doesn't help. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
Would changing my pump timing change the timing...

Would changing my pump timing change the timing chain stretch from 3 to 5 degrees?

Should I change the timing chain - it is now showing 5 degrees of stretch?

Plus, back to my black smoke -...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
Ok, a recent development. I adjusted the valves...

Ok, a recent development. I adjusted the valves this morning and re-checked the chain stretch by aligning the marks - and now it shows 5-6 degrees of stretch. I checked this 6-8 times before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
I changed out the nozzles as more of a...

I changed out the nozzles as more of a 'preventative' measure than anything else - car has between 250,000 - 300,000 miles and I thought it was time to switch out the nozzles. Partly an attempt to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
I don't usually have that kind of luck! What...

I don't usually have that kind of luck! What about the smoking issue??? Have I moved it too far? Intake valves being too loose?

ryan
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
Upon further review, my previous excitement may...

Upon further review, my previous excitement may have been a little premature. I drove the car again and it is clearly smoking more - black smoke - while idling. Did I advance it too far? No...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,327
Posted By rgnprof
I think I got it! Amazing! I have enclosed a...

I think I got it! Amazing! I have enclosed a photo showing how much I moved the pump toward the engine - advancing the timing. Some black smoke initially on start-up, but it went away pretty...
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