Regarding the previous message posted below, I did finally remove the spring inside the cold start advancer on the injection pump and I'll have to say the engine did accelerate better up through first and second gear. Great tip, JLemond!

Right now I'm in the getting ready to replace the clutch setup in my 86 Trooper TD. Anyone have any tips to save some time for this job if I don't have a garage? How do you get to the top two back bolts in the tranny without pulling the motor out?

Jesse



>...on the side of the pump there is a timing advance >mechanisim, it is called a cold start advancer , but has >nothing to do with temp , it is pressure operated, look >down on the side of the pump and you will see a large >round , looking nut with about a 10 -12 mm hex rite in the >center, unscrew this cap and take out the large holding >spring and any shim if any , and then screw the cap back >on , dont pinch the oring and the timing will advance much >smoother and quicker as you go up thru the gears and it >will eliminaate any of the low speed, mid range eng lay >down in 1st and 2 nd gear, over all runs much better.