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Mar 31, 2009 | 08:26 AM

rholl77

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Timing Question

I hear a lot of you guys saying "timing bumped an eighth". I checked out the sticky, and is all you have to do is loosen the nuts and rotate it? Sounds simple but wanted to ask. Thanks

Mar 31, 2009 | 08:33 AM

archer39

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Yep, a ratchet strap and a block of wood make rotating the pump nice and easy.

Mar 31, 2009 | 11:15 AM

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I know I'm exposing my ignorance here, but is it an 1/8 inch? Also do I rotate the bottom or the top of the pump toward the engine? Thanks Again

Mar 31, 2009 | 11:52 AM

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You rotate the top of the pump 1/8" towards the engine. Just make a mark on the timing case and then turn it the 1/8" from there.

Mar 31, 2009 | 12:56 PM

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Thank you. Sounds simple. What is the biggest benefit from doing this?

Mar 31, 2009 | 04:12 PM

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Fuel economy and a little more top end power.

Mar 31, 2009 | 04:32 PM

rholl77

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O.K. Thanks for all the info. Now I am contemplating whether I want to sacrifice lowend power for topend. Hmmm-Decisions, decisions!

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