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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987STEP VAN P20, 6.2 J, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMFUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - 6.2L DIESELADJUSTMENTSINJECTION PUMP TIMING
1987 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, Standard
Injection Pump Timing
1987 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Injection Pump Timing
- Check alignment of injection pump timing marks on top of engine front cover and injection pump flange (half circles on California models and scribe marks on Federal models).
- If timing marks are not aligned, loosen 3 retaining nuts, and align mark on injection pump with mark on front cover. Tighten nuts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m) and adjust throttle linkage.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.