98 12v cant get the front timing pin to "lock"
03-08-2009, 06:53 PM
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98 12v cant get the front timing pin to "lock"
Im trying to change the pump out on my 12v and i can get the edit pin to slide in on the gears. I think its plastic... maybe its broken?? i alined the pump timing mark and felt around to slide the pin in around that mark and i think i can feel it maybe go in 1/32 of a inch or less... shouldnt it slide in all the way? Im about to burn this truck to the ground
03-08-2009, 07:03 PM
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first time I tried to do rockers had a hell of a time gittin the pin to align, I'm the original owner and that pin had never been messed with, turn slowly and try to pry on the pin with a large screwdriver/bar......if You are not the original owner or You do not know who has worked on the truck before, they may have "mushroomed" over the plastic pin.....only way then is to lift the valve cover and go for tdc....then go from there...PITA...peace
03-08-2009, 07:18 PM
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Rather than fuss with it any further, why not just roll the engine over until you can lock the pump, then pull the pump? As long as you don't disturb the engine before you put the pump back, the timing will be right.
Do you know how to lock the pump? If not I'll be happy to 'splain.
Do you know how to lock the pump? If not I'll be happy to 'splain.
03-08-2009, 07:49 PM
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Rather than fuss with it any further, why not just roll the engine over until you can lock the pump, then pull the pump? As long as you don't disturb the engine before you put the pump back, the timing will be right.
Do you know how to lock the pump? If not I'll be happy to 'splain.
Do you know how to lock the pump? If not I'll be happy to 'splain.
I guess in the heat of the moment it just takes a cool head to solve the problem. THANKS !
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03-08-2009, 07:59 PM
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i think the pin is a convenience item anyway...... the dealer broke mine off when they did the injection pump recall.( 92 3/4 ton) after they replaced the pump they forgot to pull it out ............... it's a good thing it's plastic
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