Thermo King T-1000R Series Maintenance Manual page 98

TDC mark on the flywheel lines up with
the timing mark on the starter mounting
plate.
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1. Injection Timing Marks
2. Top Dead Center Mark for Number 1 Cylinder
3. Index Timing Mark on Starter Mounting Plate
Figure 173: Timing Marks
b. Check the rocker arms on the number one
cylinder to see if they are loose.
c. If the rocker arms are loose, the engine is
at top dead center of the compression
stroke for the number one cylinder.
d. If the rocker arms are tight, the engine is at
top dead center of the exhaust stroke for
the number one cylinder. Rotate the engine
360 degrees to place the engine at top dead
center of the compression stroke for the
number one cylinder.
5. Disconnect the 8S wire from the starter
solenoid to prevent the engine from cranking
when the unit is turned On.
6. Energize the fuel solenoid and the fuel pump
by turning the unit On (or using the Service
Test Mode, see the appropriate
Microprocessor Diagnostic Manual).
7. Rotate the engine backwards
(counterclockwise viewed from the water
pump end) until the injection timing mark is
positioned about 1.0 in. (25 mm) below the
timing mark on the starter mounting plate.
8. Use a clean towel to remove the fuel from the
top end of the delivery valve holder.
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9. Slowly turn the engine in the normal direction
10. Check position of the timing marks. The 16
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11. If the timing is off by more than 1 degree (0.1
1. Delivery Valve Holder
Figure 174: Injection Pump
of rotation until you see the fuel rise in the end
of the delivery valve holder. Stop as soon as
you see the fuel rise.
degrees BTDC timing mark on the flywheel
should be aligned with the timing mark on the
starter mounting plate. Repeat steps 7 through
10 to recheck the timing.
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16 Degrees BTDC Mark (Correct Timing Mark)
20 Degrees BTDC
15 Degrees BTDC
Index Timing Mark on Starter Mounting Plate
Figure 175: Correct Injection Timing Mark
Alignment
in. [2.5 mm]), loosen the mounting nuts on the
studs that fasten the injection pump to the
engine and rotate the injection pump to change
the timing.
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