Injector pump timing TD42

[Shane]

Anyone know how to check the Injector pump timing on a TD42,not the marks on gear but the actual timing?
You can get diesel timing lights correct?

Cheers Shane

[SV1K]

I don't think there is any other way to check the timing on a diesel... I have only ever known of the timing parks on the gears...

I haven't heard of a timing light for a diesel but I have heard of something that you can put on the back of an injector pump that helps advance/retard the fuel/air... can't remember what it is called though!

[Swamped]

I think you use a DTI to accurately set up injection timing??

[GQTROL]

Dial gauge in the back of the pump. Needs to be 0.74mm +/- 0.02mm at TDC.

[Shane]

Dial gauge in the back of the pump. Needs to be 0.74mm +/- 0.02mm at TDC.

were do you measure that off?No1 injector line?

is there anypoint in running advance?

Cheers Shane

[GQTROL]

Dial gauge in the back of the pump. Needs to be 0.74mm +/- 0.02mm at TDC.

were do you measure that off?No1 injector line?

is there anypoint in running advance?

Cheers Shane

Nah dude. Dial gauge goes in the back of the pump, in the middle of the mess of injector lines.

Depending on the mods done to the engine or pump, there is little value in advancing the timing. But you can run it quite happily with a touch of advance without any dramas if you want.