cucvrus
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Of course you can drop bolts. You could throw them down the intake holes if you like. That is common knowledge. Just posting it like it is a common occurrence is like saying don't forget to latch the hood before driving. It goes along with the job. And the line is on the timing cover NOT the engine block. There is a line on top of the timing gear cover. And there is a line on the top of the injection pump flange. They will be in alignment when complete. Others may say turn it past or before to the left or to the right. Do as you wish. I just put mine line to line and leave things go as designed. Call me what ever. It works it seems to have worked for over 24 years at my camp and I advise against anything else. I don't just drive mine in parades and to an occasional show and tell. I use them hard and abuse them at times. I am down in fleet size of CUCV's from previously but still have a few in my care. But back to the OP statement. Can you drop bolts? Yes of course you can. I think you know that would not be good. If you fear. And I mean are doubtful that you can not do this job without dropping the timing bolts. Easy as this. Magnetic socket. That may be to much. But masking tape stuffed into the 13mm socket and push the socket onto each bolt hex head. Now remove the bolt and replace the tape each time. Turn the engine with a 15/16" socket on the bottom crank bolt and get each bolt aligned center so you have a straight shot in at it. No scrapping the timing cover. I think you have this nailed. Need I proceed? PM me. I will be happy to elaborate. And use what ever vendor you would like to have the injection pump rebuilt. It matters not to me. I am sure the one you pick will be one that someone else got screwed by. That is the way it works on the internet. Have a Great Day. We had another slight winter event yesterday and am expecting one again tonight.
