Major Injection Pump Timing Data. Source Ford Service Letter
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:42 pm
Injection Pump Timing. Fordson Major Range.
Mark 1 Engine to No.1308977 .. 29 degrees BTDC.
Mark 1 Engine after No 1308978 .. 26 degrees BTDC.
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Mark 2 Engine only when fitted with a steel head gasket .. 19 degrees BTDC. This head gasket was only used for a few months as it caused major failures and a copper/asbestos unit replaced it in service. Do not use the 19 degree setting on any Major.
Mark 2 Engine with copper/asbestos gasket .. 23 degrees BTDC.
Mark 3 Engine .. 23 degrees BTDC
Mark 3 Engine with Minimec Pump .. 21 degrees BTDC
Mark 1 Engine to No.1308977 .. 29 degrees BTDC.
Mark 1 Engine after No 1308978 .. 26 degrees BTDC.
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Mark 2 Engine only when fitted with a steel head gasket .. 19 degrees BTDC. This head gasket was only used for a few months as it caused major failures and a copper/asbestos unit replaced it in service. Do not use the 19 degree setting on any Major.
Mark 2 Engine with copper/asbestos gasket .. 23 degrees BTDC.
Mark 3 Engine .. 23 degrees BTDC
Mark 3 Engine with Minimec Pump .. 21 degrees BTDC