Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 561

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
6. SLOWLY rotate crankshaft CLOCKWISE (viewed from water pump end looking toward
flywheel) until 0 Degrees (engine Top Dead Center) is indicated on graduated disc as
shown (or until notch on crankshaft damper, or power steering pulley, aligns with timing
mark on gear housing cover).
NOTE: The dial indicator follows this rotational movement of crankshaft and STOPS when
the cylinder number 1 piston is at TDC, when the crankshaft is not turned further.
7. AT THIS MOMENT, the dial indicator should show the specified timing setting. If not,
loosen the injection pump mounting nuts and rotate the pump slightly in the appropriate
direction to obtain the setting.
Typical
90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002
Model
D2.8L D-Tronic - MCM and MIE
D4.2L D-Tronic - MCM and MIE
b
a - Direction to Rotate
b - Dial Gauge Indication
0.60-0.65 mm (0.0236 - 0.0256 in.)
1.74-1.76 mm (0.0685 - 0.0692 in.)
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INJECTION PUMP
Setting
a
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