I'm getting ready to order a new IP for my '94, thinking about getting the 215HP. I need a barring tool for sure, but would also like a full timing kit. Who sells the most affordable timing set for these engines? What's the most accurate method? What would you suggest for timing on a 215 pump in a 94 w/stock tranny and mods I have? Thanks in advance. Dave

 

Sorry to say, but that tranny will be toast in no time with those simple mods and a 215 pump.

No idea about timing tools.

 

Blue Point is just like the Snap-On, and costs about $150.00

 

Click here> 12 Valve Timing

 

Snap-on part number sp500

 

Where do you get the blue point stuff? Part #?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Timin...=p4506.c0.m245

Fair price?


Also, anyone ever buy one of these guys' pumps? Free shipping and no core charge if returned in 30 days.. IP and timing tools for under a grand, I can live with that..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge...Q5fAccessories

 

Either a snap-on dealers truck or I think you can order off the snap-on website.

 

Kit is missing a DV socket, which is essential and barring tool, which makes the job much easier.
More I think about it it's not a good deal at at all.

 

Knew I needed a barring tool, forgot about the DV socket though.. Your right, bad deal

 

check out www.monacotool.com

 

A dial indicator for setting up gears works too, I had to convert from inches to mm but thats no biggy.

You could get a little half *** and go with a 1/2'' drive ratchet and socket on the damper/balancer, even more half *** and use a set of good vice grips for the DV on #1, but its pretty tight, and you will probably mar the teeth... that one is not recommended by me for sure, but it has been done, and it worked.

 

Buy it OFF THE TRUCK ITS CHEAPER!!!
Bluepoint dosent make a timing kit for the 12v trucks, only snap-on brand carry's the kit! I've got two of them

 

i thought it was the other way around??? i got mine from snap-ons web site and it says bluepoint on it.

 

You can make your own kit. Drain plug out of the oil pan fits in the barrel assembly. Drill the middle out so a 1" dial will fit in. Drill and tap it for a set screw. Still need a DV socket, but thats a lot cheaper. Buy a cheap steering wheel puller. I had my kit made up for less than $60. Thats excluding the barring gear tool, since you have to buy that regardless of kit.

A timing light is more accurate than the dial, and will work on any pump. If you don't have a chart for the pump, or something is wrong, you're dead in the water. FWIW, there is a two degree difference between pulses from the pump to the injector.