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Deutz — Determining shim thickness for Bosch injection pump replacement

Adjustments

From a Deutz service manual covering: BF4 M1013, BF4M 1012 E, BF4M 1013, BF6M 1013, BF6M1013. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Deutz BF4 M1013, Deutz BF4M 1012 E, Deutz BF4M 1013, Deutz BF6M 1013, Deutz BF4M 1013 engine

Procedure

  1. Read off EP code for cylinder from nameplate column 'EP'.
  2. Take corrected injection pump installation dimension (EK) from table according to EP code.
  3. Take code for injection pump length (A) from new injection pump.
  4. Take standard dimension (L0) from table 1.
  5. Determine theoretical shim thickness Ts = EK - (L0 + A/100).
  6. Select shim thickness Ss according to table 2.

Tools required

  • Measuring device 100 780 / 100 860 / 100 840 Amazon

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Specs & values

  • Standard dimension L0 BFM 1012 = 109 mm / 119 mm
  • Standard dimension L0 BFM 1013 = 143 mm

Full service-parts list: Deutz BF4M 1012 E →

Source: Deutz service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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