IP Full Load Adjustment Procedure for the MW and M pumps
IP Full Load Adjustment Procedure for the MW and M pumps
So I just removed the rack limiter on my car. Did it the exciting way by leaving the oil filter housing in place. I didn't have a spare filter housing gasket, so not much choice today. When the back cover finally came off, the rack limiter was loose. Not the lock nuts, the big 19mm (?) part was loose and I could wiggle it up and down and also side to side a little. I don't think that is normal; moving the throttle rod had zero affect on it being wobbly. Either way, it's gone now. Someone had been in there before, the small lock nut was almost stripped in the threads. Originaly the top cover just got twisted around, till I got the limiter ready to fall in. Then I reviewed this thread and pulled off the alda and top plate. PULL OFF THE TOP PLATE!! It is way easier to get to the limiter if you plan to remove it. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PEN MAGNET!! Thankfully, I found mine and was able to dig out the limiter assy. Took a few tries to get it, be patient. Finally, reassembly!
On a side note, *boing* is not the sound you want to hear when attempting to get the sh*t-clip back on the alda rod to hold the spring in place. Worse than that though, was the full 2 second pause before hearing the spring land somewhere in, on, or around the pile of cardboard boxes along the garage wall. I'll go digging for that spring tomorrow... right now it's late and I'm tired.
The rest of the reassembly was ok. The two engine block side screws for the back cover aren't horrible to get to with long screwdrivers (remember, oil filter housing in the way), but the bottom chassis side one was a mutha. Took just about 3 hours total from start to finish, that includes bathroom breaks, smoke breaks, and a little time looking for a lost spring. The engine idles fine, no leaks from the back cover. I'll sort out the alda in the morning and see about that spring. Will update after driving tomorrow.