...BTW your Bieber avatar is awesome.-Malone
With the engine @ TDC, I would preload a minimum of 2.5mm. 3mm is also fine. (The preload ensures the gauge tip follows the plunger all the way back in its travel.)Then turn the engine backward until the gauge stops moving. No need to preload any more, just adjust the face of the gauge to zero and turn the engine forward to TDC again. The gauge should show some positive movement. Loosen the pump bolts just enough to turn the pump (if you haven't already), and turn the pump until the gauge reads the specified value.If the gauge does not move when you turn the engine forward, or turn the IP, something is not normal.
OK, not normal, lol. The gauge should go lower when you turn the engine backwards.So, it could mean a few things: - The crank is not at #1 TDC - The IP pulley or key is whack - The IP internals are whack (usually 180)I would verify #1 is at TDC (#1 cyl is closest to the IP)IP pulley key is in placeIP pulley is rotated where the locking pin can be inserted (if there are two Pin holes in the pulley, verify the keyway is pointing toward the head.Repeat gauge procedure.