ENGINE TIMING 17C
To check the engine timing mark17C-05
Special tools:
Universal timing tool, MS.67B
Adaptor for use with MS.67B, PD.67-2
Pointer for use with MS.67B, PD.67-4
1 Set the piston of number 1 cylinder to TDC on
the compression stroke, operation 17C-01.
2 Remove the fuel injection pump and its joint,
operation 20C-06.
3 Align the key in the adaptor PD.67-2 (A) with the
keyway in the gear of the fuel injection pump and fit
the adaptor to the gear. Ensure that the adaptor is
against the rear face of the timing case. Secure the
adaptor to the gear with the nut supplied with the
adaptor.
4 Loosen the screw (B4) on the timing tool
MS.67B. Set the timing tool to the correct engine
check angle, see data and dimensions, and tighten
the screw. Loosen the screw (B5) and fit the
splined shaft (B3) into the timing tool (B). Loosen
the screw (B2). Fit the 90° pointer PD.67-4 (B1)
and tighten the screw.
5 Fit the splined shaft of the timing tool to the
adaptor. Slide the timing tool along the splined shaft
until it is against the adaptor and tighten the screw
(B5).
6 Loosen the lock screw (B2). Slide the pointer
forward until the flat face is against the rear face of
the timing case and tighten the screw. If the mark
on the timing case is correct, the mark will align
with the top edge of the pointer (B1). If the mark is
not correct, remove the timing tool and eliminate
the mark on the timing case. Fit the timing tool.
Ensure that the pointer is against the timing case
and make a new mark on the timing case along the
top straight edge of the pointer.
7 Remove the timing tool and the adaptor.
8 Fit the fuel injection pump and a new joint,
operation 20C-06.
9 Remove the dial gauge from number 1 cylinder
inlet valve and fit the valve springs and the rocker
lever. Set the valve tip clearance of number 1
cylinder inlet valve to 0,20 mm (0.008 in). Fit the
rocker cover, operation 12A-01.
10Eliminate air from the fuel system, operation
20C-08.
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Perkins Phaser/1000 Series, April 1995 17C.05