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Stem

Member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #1

Hi my diesel landy smokes like a trooper & ive read a few posts on hear about simply twisting the diesel pump , do i do this with the engine running or not ? as you can proberly tell im no mechanic but it looks simple enough, many thanks

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #2

you can twist it a little with engine running but to do more you need to slacken injector pipes you cant do that with engine running, check pump marks or make soime before adjusting , over the years the cam chain wears as does skew gear etc so retarding pump , adjusting pump can help but isnt total answer as cam is still retarded

 

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divie

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #3

As James say's it can help but best bite the bullet one day and change the timing chain. Only then can you begin to set it up correctly.

 

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Stem

Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #4

Well ive loosened the 3 bolts that hold the pump on & slackened the injectors off but the pump wont budge ! is there anything ive missed or does it need a tap with a hammer ??

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Sep 24, 2015

• #5

Stem said:

Well ive loosened the 3 bolts that hold the pump on & slackened the injectors off but the pump wont budge ! is there anything ive missed or does it need a tap with a hammer ??

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Have you tried to put the timing pins in the holes first, check the existing adjustment?
And if you are trying trial and error, make sure you clearly mark the pump flange before you move the pump, or you will have no idea where you were to begin with.
Loosen the three bolts a fraction more, tap it gently with a hammer and piece of wood if it wont turn by hand.

 

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Stem

Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #6

I'll give that a go, & yes ive marked the pump, many thanks for your help

 

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Stem

Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #7

Success ! followed all your advice & managed to turn the pump slightly, tightened everything up, started it & alot less smoke result & many thanks again for everyones tips & help

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #8

Stem said:

Success ! followed all your advice & managed to turn the pump slightly, tightened everything up, started it & alot less smoke result & many thanks again for everyones tips & help

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which way did you turn it? clockwise or anticlockwise

 

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Stem

Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #9

Clockwise, it didnt look like it could go anymore anticlockwise

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #10

thx