Injection Pump Timing

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Injection Pump Timing
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NOTE: Diesel injection pump timing can be checked using scan tool. See DIESEL INJECTION PUMP TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ RPM) table. For diesel injection pump timing adjustment procedures, see the ADJUSTMENTS - 6.5L DIESEL article.
DIESEL INJECTION PUMP TIMING

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
6.5L 3.5 @ Idle 3.5 @ Idle
RENDER: 1.0x

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