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 and disconnect battery ground cable. Remove injection pump distributor head plug bolt and sealing washer. Install Static Timing Gauge Adapter (014-00303), with metric dial indicator. See Fig 1 .

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

Fig 2: Timing Mark Location For 2.0L Diesel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Align timing mark (TDC) with pointer on rear engine cover plate. 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, TDC or 0°, 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 ft. lbs. (14-19 N.m). Connect battery ground cable. Start engine and check idle RPM. Adjust if necessary. Check for fuel leaks.