C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL VIN P (1995)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Fig. 15 Injection pump & cam gear alignment
Fig. 16 Front cover installation
Whenever the timing chain/gears, front cover, CKP sensor, engine or other components affecting timing are to be replaced, it will be necessary
to reprogram the TDC Offset (Recovery) into the PCM.
1. Drain engine cooling system and remove water pump.
2. Align marks on injection pump gear and camshaft gear, Fig. 6, then scribe mark aligning injection pump flange and front cover.
3. Remove crank pulley, torsional damper, CKP sensor, front cover to oil pan bolts, fuel return line clips and injection pump driven gear.
4. Remove injection pump retaining nuts from front cover.
5. Remove baffle, remaining cover bolts and front cover, Fig. 7.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Apply a 3/32 bead of anaerobic sealant part No. 0.052357, or equivalent, around sealing surface, Fig. 7.
b. Apply a 3/16 bead of RTV sealant around bottom portion of front cover which attaches to oil pan.
c. Ensure scribe marks on injection pump and front cover are aligned and marks on cam gear and pump gear are aligned.
d. Tighten bolts/nuts to specifications.
e. After torquing bolts and nuts, measure clearance between injection pump gear and baffle. It is necessary to maintain a minimum of 0.040 inch
between the gear and baffle or noise may result.
