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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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timing adjustment ??
I have loosened the three bolts holding the ip in and now while trying to rotate it it feels real stiff . Doesn't want to turn right or left i can wiggle it and see that it is loose from the housing because the seam at the mounting surfaces is opening up a hair . The bolts are finger loose now . I don't want to break something . are the injector lines holding me back from getting the pump to turn ? What have some of you guys experienced when adjusting timing?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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The pump itself won't turn a whole lot, only rotate it a dimes width at first. I don't know about it not wanting to turn? Mine rotates rather normal when the 3 mounting bolts are loose.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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It is possible to loosen the bolts torque the pump tighten the bolts not move the pump enough to see a difference and see a change in the timing that shows more on some trucks than others.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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I adjustment mine a dimes width today and it smokes alot at idle then turned it back to same spot and went away. very sensitive
 
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Did you get my profile message 91?
 
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Did you get my profile message 91?
Mobile version doesn't show them, I will look when I get home
 
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try loosening some of the injector lines at the pump that should make it easier to turn
 
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will do. let you guys know over the weekend about my success with that.
 
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