Military MEP MEP-804A — Check fuel injection pump timing
Adjustments
For the Military MEP MEP-804A, from the Military MEP service manual.
Applies to: Military MEP MEP-804A
Before you start
- Take care to avoid entry of dirt or foreign particles in fuel injection pump.
Procedure
- Check notched line alignment on pump fixing flange and mounting flange.
- Align crankshaft pulley TDC mark with pointer.
- Rotate crankshaft pulley counterclockwise approximately 30 degrees.
- Disconnect injection pipe from delivery valve No. 1.
- Remove No. 1 plate assembly, valve body, spring, gasket, and valve.
- Install valve body and tighten to 31 ft-lbs (42.0 Nm).
- Hold fuel control lever to full fuel position.
- Slowly turn crankshaft pulley clockwise while operating priming pump until fuel stops flowing from No. 1 delivery valve.
Specs & values
- 31 ft-lbs (42.0 Nm)
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Source: Military MEP 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.