Injection Pump Timing

NOTE: Engine coolant temperature must be above 176° F (80°C) before injection timing can be checked and/or adjusted.

Turn ignition off. Remove distributor head plug bolt and sealing washer. Install Static Timing Gauge Adapter (Rotunda 14-0303), with metric dial indicator. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Adjusting Injection Pump Timing No. 1 cylinder must be at TDC compression stroke.
Indicator point must be in contact with injection pump plunger. Remove timing mark cover from transmission cover. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Timing Mark Location For 2.0L Diesel
Rotate crankshaft pulley slowly, counterclockwise, until dial indicator pointer stops moving. This will be approximately 30-50° BTDC.
Adjust dial indicator to zero. Turn crankshaft clockwise until crankshaft timing mark aligns with indicator pin. Dial indicator should read .04" (1 mm).
If reading is not within specifications, loosen injection pump attaching bolts and nuts. Rotate injection pump toward engine to advance timing and away from engine to retard timing.
Rotate injection pump until dial indicator reads .04" (1 mm). Tighten pump bolts and nuts to 13-20 ft. lbs. (18-27 N.m). Repeat steps 3), 4), and 5) to ensure timing is correct.
Remove dial indicator and adapter. Install pump distributor head plug with new sealing washer. Tighten to 10-14.5 ft. lbs. (13.5-19.5 N.m). Start engine and check idle RPM. Adjust if necessary. Check for fuel leaks.