i'm plan to get the timing set on my truck because of everything i've read about it being a possible cause of low power, low mpg, etc.<br><br>well i called the local cummins shop and they said it was a 5.2 hr job @ $80/hr so my total bill will be over $400! <br><br>is that a normal price to have the timing set? does it really take that long? ???<br><br>heck, if it's gonna cost that much, i think i'll get a timing kit and do it myself...

 

Timing is a bit of a job, but you should be able to beat that price from one of the diesel tuners in your area. <br><br>I figure 4.5 hours to time one with the pump delivery valve measurement method, and about 1.5 hours for one done with a pulse box. That assumes all the lines are in good shape and the truck is serviced regularly. A dirty or unserviced truck can add hours and hours to the job, because of everything else that has to be done to prepare.<br><br>If you take good care of your truck, I would estimate that a guy in your area with a pulse box would run you about $250 or less.

 

what is a puls box? never heard of that.<br>DM01