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005-037 Fuel Pump Timing

General Information

Pump-to-pump timing is extremely

critical. Pump timing that is off by only
a few crankshaft degrees will cause:

1. Poor performance — starting

and power
2. Excessive smoke and emissions
3. Poor fuel economy.

Engine pump timing begins with the

timing of the fuel injection pump drive
gear to the camshaft gear.

See the table below to determine

which letter on the fuel injection pump
drive gear is aligned with the camshaft
gear.

Engine Model Gear Letter

QSB3.9-30 J
QSB4.5-30 J
QSB5.9-30 C

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Each key used with the Bosch VP30

injection pump has an installation
arrow. The arrow must always point
toward the injection pump. The key
does not contain a part number that
must be matched to the injection
pump dataplate.

To check the static timing:

1. Remove the front gear cover.

Refer to Procedure 001-031 for
front gear cover.
2. Verify the timing marks on the
gear train are aligned. Each key
has an installation arrow. The
arrow must always point
towards the pump.
3. Verify that no gears have
slipped on the shaft.

If the above checks are OK, remove

the pump. Refer to Procedure 005-
014.

The timing must be checked at an

authorized Bosch® service shop.

Last Modified: 14-Sep-2005

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