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Yanmar 4TNE88 — Checking and adjusting the fuel injection timing (indirect injection system)

Adjustments · Fuel injection pump

For the Yanmar 4TNE88, from the Yanmar service manual.

Applies to: Yanmar 4TNE88, Yanmar TNE series engine

Before you start

  • Increase shim thickness to delay timing; decrease to advance timing.

Procedure

  1. Turn the engine in the specified direction using the crankshaft pulley.
  2. Check injection timing at the delivery valve of cylinder No.1 when oil level rises.
  3. Identify the timing mark on the flywheel through the access hole of the flywheel housing.
  4. If timing differs from specified, remove the fuel injection pump and adjust by increasing or decreasing the adjusting shim thickness.

Specs & values

  • Fuel injection timing per model (FID b.T.D.C.)

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Source: Yanmar 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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