Hi Gang, have a question about timing my 81 1.6 standard diesel. It all started when I decided to change the spark plugs... oops
Background - I was having lots of running /starting issues and decided to check the timing and it would not provide the same reading 2 times in a row. Discovered the woodruff key was gone on the crank and the lower cam gear was not snug. It took a while but replaced the gear with a new one and hand fit a new woodruff key. It appears to be solid.
Now, I am timing it and can only twist my pump up to 88 with everything in proper alignment. The bolts are maxed out in the holes and the top of the pump is rotated as close to the engine as I can get it. The pump has a 95 stamped on top and I was trying to get it to this amount. It cranked right up but I am trying to get the most efficiency I can and think about 95 is where it should be. It does start the best it ever has and purrs after about 30 seconds of warm-up.
Here is my question, should I leave it like it is? Here in Wy the air is thin and it gets chilly. Also noticed when I pull out the advance cable about half an inch, it is about 95 and run it like that when running down the road? Or is there another way or have another suggestion - like jumping the gear on the IP a tooth to get it where it needs to be with the cable pushed all the way in?
Just looking for advise and trying to learn something.
Thanks -
Kenster