how do you time an injector pump

[rmr]

mikeproeder, how is the power? Does it rev up nicely or kind of doggie like a big gas engine with a fouled spark plug?
When my injectors were shot it smoked black, more just before I shifted to the next gear. Power and MPG was down and it didn't want to rev quickly.
You said the PO replaced the IP, but what about the injectors?
For timing I took my truck to local Navistar IH dealer, they charged about $80, it ran quieter and smoother after that.

[chuckster57]

Originally Posted by LMJD

I liked your vacation pics after I finally smartened up and linked correctly. But by that one pic, you're not going to convince me your cat was having a lot of fun!

He did enjoy the trip. I didn't post alot of the "family" pics. BTW I have to sadly report the passing of Harry on Oct 14. He had Cancer and we didn't know it until after he passed in the pet hospital. He loved to look out the window as he sat in my lap and on occasion acted like he was "driving". He LOVED to travel and even go through the drive through He was only 2 1/2 yrs. old

[rmr]

You can have injectors pop tested.
But if I were you I'd first try and change the injection pump static timing a bit and see what that does.
The injection pump mounts to the back of the timing gear housing with 3 nuts, they are not easy to get to!
With engine turned off loosen the 3 nuts, no need to take them all the way off. There will be a mark on the top of the injection pump mounting flange and maybe one on the timing gear housing, note where these are before you loosen anything, good idea to scribe a mark yourself. I would try turning the pump towards the drivers side, this retards the timing, only move it maybe 1/16" inch, going by your marks, about the thickness of a dime.
Do not do anything with the bolts that are on the timing gear housing, cover, the 4 bolts that point straight up, do not touch. If you are not clear on this ask and or do a search. So, move the pump a little and tighten the 3 nuts and see how it runs, if it makes less black smoke you are on the right track.
Hopefully somebody can explain this better than me!! It's been 10 years since I did this
If moving a little bit helps your black smoke problem then I would take it somewhere and have the timing set with a timing tool.

[mikeproeder]

Originally Posted by rmr

mikeproeder, how is the power? Does it rev up nicely or kind of doggie like a big gas engine with a fouled spark plug?

no it revs up pretty fast i dont really know what slow would be but its slower than my gas truck but thats a small block and close to 400hp so im not sure what slow would be concidered