Larry
Speaking as a "new wrench" especially when I first timed my daughters brand
"new to her", 240D......The bubble method was MUCH easier and your not apt
too make a big mess of fuel all over the floor.
Der bubble method
Make sure the vacuum line is REMOVED from the shut off switch on the back
of the IP, Remove the delivery valve like with the drip method, but connect
a hose (hose A) and put the end down in a jar of
water.
Rotate the engine to the 24 degree mark. there is a fuel line going from
the upper left portion of the pump to the fuel filter. Disconnect it at the
pump and rig another hose, I or 2 feet long, on the banjo fitting and
reconnect it back to the pump.(hose B) Use a clean piece if hose cause your
gona blow through it, Rotate the eng slowly (Oh god...by hand :-) ) while
blowing gently through hose B .If your pump is in time the bubbles will
stop at 24 degrees, If not, adjust accordingly." (advance = toward the
eng) It'l take a few rotations, dont forget to go around twice to "get
back" I have another banjo fitting with the hose (B) and the other hose
(A) in a zip lock in my tool box so its quick and easy too rig up.
Regards Steve Van Cleve
Marrowstone Isl Wa
"85" Euro 240D 5 spd 110K
"79" 240D 5spd fresh tranny transplan
"82" Euro 300 TD non turbo, project wagon
"94" Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K
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Larry,
. As to the timing of the pump, if you have compressed air at low pressure,
the bubble method is really clean and dead on reliable. I think you are
going to find that you are right on already, the way you describe your
performance.
