Nice job! One thing that might be worth mentioning (maybe you did and I missed it) is that there's a stack of one or more shims between the pump and the block. It looks like a gasket, but the thickness of that stack is how you adjust the timing, so if you disturb those shims, you need to put back the same thickness when reinstalling.
I've read differing opinions on this. The ones I'd tend to believe are that ATF contains additives that are not designed to be burned in fuel, and can leave nasty deposits, and that it's designed to prevent slipping in a transmission, which is sortof the opposite of what you're trying to accomplish. Ashless two stroke oil seems like a better idea.
One of the best videos I've seen on this repair this was awesome
Thanks! I'm glad if it helped
great seeing a solid repair, and nice camera work showing the dissassembly. thanks!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Nice job! One thing that might be worth mentioning (maybe you did and I missed it) is that there's a stack of one or more shims between the pump and the block. It looks like a gasket, but the thickness of that stack is how you adjust the timing, so if you disturb those shims, you need to put back the same thickness when reinstalling.
Yes you're right. I didn't mention that but it's something to watch out for.
A little 2 stroke oil in the fuel will help eliminate sticktion
Thanks, never heard of that one. I normally use Diesel Kleen additive.
ATF works even better
I've read differing opinions on this. The ones I'd tend to believe are that ATF contains additives that are not designed to be burned in fuel, and can leave nasty deposits, and that it's designed to prevent slipping in a transmission, which is sortof the opposite of what you're trying to accomplish. Ashless two stroke oil seems like a better idea.
@iainmacdonnell7618 Well me and 2 million truck drivers and diesel mechanics been doin it wrong for 50 years I guess....lol