TheBestParts

[OilBurner524TD]

Has anyone used AFAB "TheBestParts" out of Montana before? They have a complete timing kit for rent and a complete timing belt component kit as well. I've called twice now to no avail.
On a side note, if these folks don't answer, does anyone have a timing service kit I could buy?

[LuckyHenriksen]

Timing belts should be available still, I bought one from Blunttech along with a water pump, glow plugs, and a bunch of other M21 junk from them.

[OilBurner524TD]

I can get a timing belt and all the associated bits from my local import auto supplier thankfully. I looked into Blunttech and they don't seem to carry much for the TD model anymore, at least according to their websites inventory list. I'm more worried about getting the correct/complete timing belt service kit. Mainly the dial indicator adapter for the IP timing. I'd love to purchase an entire kit as I don't forsee getting rid of my TDs anytime soon. TheBestParts has a service kit, but no one to answer their phones. Frustrating.

[gadget73]

The IP uses the same stuff as early Cummins 2v engines and VW engines, so that ought to be very available. I made my own but its similar to available designs. Just for space reasons I'd go with the "tube" style that puts the dial indicator straight in line with the injection pump. I have seen types that have a sort of see-saw that puts the dial indicator off to the side of the pump but I don't know that you have enough space to spin that kind in.



Unrelated warning, pick up some spare copper washers for the head plug. If (when) you drop one it vanishes someplace you will never find it again unless you have spares. Its 8mm ID, 10mm OD, not sure on the thickness but whatever is standard for those dimensions. I found my local hardware store has a drawer of them for about 30 cents each. I think they list as 5/16" ID, which is close enough.