TM 5-3895-369-14
NOTE
a.
Pre-removal/Adjustment. Locate top dead
center (TDC) as follows:
A vibration damper holder is required
for this task and must be fabricated
(para F-7, appendix F).
Timing pin will lock in when TDC
is located.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Place a vibration damper holder
between screws (1) and turn to the right
(clockwise) while depressing timing
pin (2).
Disengage timing pin (2).
Matchmark vibration damper (3) and
timing cover (4).
b. Removal.
NOTE
Hold adjoining (camshaft) gear while
measuring backlash. This is to prevent
reading from both gears.
(1)
Measure injection pump gear (1) backlash at
position A. Normal measurement is 0.003 to
0.013 in. (0.08 - 0.33 mm). If measurement is
above or below normal, replace gear.
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