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[Farmer Rock]

I would recommend just swapping a 6.9 #1 injector line. Those timing adapters aren't worth the trouble unless you have one of the ford rotunda meters.


Rock

 

[ttman4]

I would recommend just swapping a 6.9 #1 injector line. Those timing adapters aren't worth the trouble unless you have one of the ford rotunda meters.


Rock

Yeah I knew they were for the ford rotunda meters. I don't remember, but isn't the 6.9 also have one of then on the #1 or Van #4 like the 7.3?

 

[IDIBRONCO]

.DON"T GET OLD!!

I understand this.

Or at least don't get banged up!

This doesn't sound like too much fun though.

I don't remember, but isn't the 6.9 also have one of then on the #1 or Van #4 like the 7.3?

No the 6.9 never did have the timing adapter from the factory.

 

[NeverHave-I-Ether]

Got some test results, and just as I suspected the engine is too retarded. My timing currently is 12.5ish* Engine never smokes except at start up and can be a pain starting in cold weather despite new glow plugs. This is the reason I believe. Now I need to find time to adjust the IP.

Never-Have-I-Ether

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Except that is pretty advanced. The base line, general starting point is 8*-8.5*

 

[NeverHave-I-Ether]

Except that is pretty advanced. The base line, general starting point is 8*-8.5*

Oops, so it's too advanced is what your saying? Definitely pretty off that's for sure and needs adjustment. So if it was 7* or 6* that would be too retarded then right?

Never-Have-I-Ether

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Yes it's too advanced. Some people say that their turbo'd engines like 6*-7*. N/A engines seem to like more advance. Even in the 9*-10* range. This is why the general starting point is 8*-8.5*. From there, you can experiment to see what your engine likes. Is it a pain in the back side? Yes, but once you find your sweet spot, you'll be good from there on out.

 

[ttman4]

No the 6.9 never did have the timing adapter from the factory.

Thanks IDIBRONCO. I just learned something today.
I got couple 6.9’s sitting out there tarped up, got pump and lines on them. I’ll look and see.
Thanks again.
OB bout the best site ever made!!

 

[NeverHave-I-Ether]

Howdy!

Ok, Im rechecking timing and wondering if I did something wrong the first time. I have it set to "probe" but if I understand right it should be set to "offset". When I change it to "offset" on the DTI the rpm probe turns off and goes to "P".

Thoughts?

Never-Have-I-Ether

 

[Big Bart]

NeverHave,

Offset is just used real quick to set it, should be 20* if using damper probe, 0* if using the timing light.

Then you set it to probe so you can set the timing if using the probe.

Set to light if using the timing light.

 

[Clb]

Clean the paint off #1injector line close as possible to the injector where it's straight DON'T use the bend.

Cut a wedge of wood to hold the arm open at 2k.

I use a spring to hold the lever in place (iirc you have to take the linkage off).

DON'T START IT WITH THE 3 I.P. BOLTS LOOSE.

i think the bore is ?5\15? For the probe a drill bit will help clean the crud out.

clean the groove in the balancer up good.

3 business cards tween the mag probe and balancer.

good clean shinny ground.

Make that 5\16" NOT 5 \15" METRICS