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Old 03-13-2011, 09:41 PM
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TDC on the VE

How does one find tdc on the pump???
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The is no TDC on the pump. You find TDC on your motor, lock in the pin, then use a dial indicator through the back of the IP to adjust it to the factory setting of 1.25mm for IC and 1.4mm for Non-IC motors.

I think those numbers are correct?
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That doesn't help me when I got a pump on the bench that needs to be at TDC.
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I'd also like to know.
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Why does it need to be at TDC?
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Well if the motor is set at TDC all you need to do is line the key way on the IP up with the key way on the timing gear and your good to go. This will be close enough to get you running, then you can adjust things from there.

Also with the IP's I've done I noticed a small mark in the aluminum at about 5:30. When I have turned my motor and locked the IP it is usually lined up with that mark.

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Thank you, thats what I needed to know.
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pump shop told me about 6 O-clock posisition
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