How does the ksb work?
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I'm posting a write-up and diagram in my photo gallery. As soon as it is approved I'll add the link.
In short, either device raises the internal pump pressure at lower engine speeds, thus advancing the pump timing.
In short, either device raises the internal pump pressure at lower engine speeds, thus advancing the pump timing.
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Originally Posted by 6DoubleDuece
How about what is it?
Thanks,
Brenden
Thanks,
Brenden
Like Alec said, it's a device that, under certain conditions (usually cold ones) will allow/encourage higher internal pump pressure. This higher pressure advances the injection timing. When the engine is very cold, advanced timing helps the engine run smoother.
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Originally Posted by G1625S
Like Alec said, it's a device that, under certain conditions (usually cold ones) will allow/encourage higher internal pump pressure. This higher pressure advances the injection timing. When the engine is very cold, advanced timing helps the engine run smoother.
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This write-up describes a system using a wax motor similar to the old trucks. The newer trucks use a solenoid. Either system raises the internal pump pressure at lower engine speeds.
As for timing and starting: When the engine first starts, the timing is fully retarded, because there is no pressure built up inside the pump housing. This makes it easier to spin the engine over, and get the engine up to operating rpms. Once the engine is spinning at the minimum cranking speed for starting (which is normally around 500 rpm for a diesel), advancing the timing makes the engine run better, because more heat is captured in the compression stroke, and the combustion chamber temperature goes up, etc. With the VE pump this happens, because the internal pump pressure rises, and actuates the variable timing mechanism.
If you advance the static timing, it makes it harder for the starter to crank the engine over, but will actually improve things once the engine has started.
As for timing and starting: When the engine first starts, the timing is fully retarded, because there is no pressure built up inside the pump housing. This makes it easier to spin the engine over, and get the engine up to operating rpms. Once the engine is spinning at the minimum cranking speed for starting (which is normally around 500 rpm for a diesel), advancing the timing makes the engine run better, because more heat is captured in the compression stroke, and the combustion chamber temperature goes up, etc. With the VE pump this happens, because the internal pump pressure rises, and actuates the variable timing mechanism.
If you advance the static timing, it makes it harder for the starter to crank the engine over, but will actually improve things once the engine has started.
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I'm happy if it was helpful.
Timing is a big part of getting a lot of fuel to burn (and thus generate big HP) aparently. I am more familiar with it as an efficiency/longevity problem: advanced timing improves efficiency but tends to reduce longevity.
Timing is a big part of getting a lot of fuel to burn (and thus generate big HP) aparently. I am more familiar with it as an efficiency/longevity problem: advanced timing improves efficiency but tends to reduce longevity.
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