[Vwdiesel] Black smoke - low power

[mark drillock]

Vanagon 1.6 diesel, according to 80-91 Vanagon Bentley, injection pump
timing, checking spec .78-.88, setting spec .86 +-.02

Mark

LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
>
>   First off, what pump are you running?  AFIK the lowest timing setting of
> ANY VW diesel pump is .88.  At .85 you're slow already.  An 82 engine's
> pump has a timing in the 90's I believe.  Be sure you set the timing with
> the advance lever (at the pump) fully against it's non-advanced stop.  If
> you're unsure of what pump you have post the numbers here or check
> the page I have up.  Uhhh, anyone have the address handy?  :o
>   Using a slow glow relay with fast plugs is a good way to burn out glow
> plugs.  BTDT!  Fast relays are cheap anymore (If you can't find one under
> $25 let me know!)  I think they're under $20 but I'd have to check.
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