it sure sound like the belt was improperly installed an it jumped,the tools for timing the deutez are not redaily accesabile, and are expensvie. a couple of degrees would cause this, ive seem run 1 or 2 out but weak and smokin, to start again confirm FUEL AIR COMPRESSION TIMING., if it came to me after reading feed back timing would be first step, if only to confirm.
Finally got a compression tester from Harbor Freight...not the best but I guess it's ok. Did not know the exact procedure for checking compression, it had fittings to hook up from glow plugs. From the front of the engine to the rear it had 300 psi in 1st & 2nd cylinders and about 340 psi in 3rd & 4th. Don't know what the readings are supposed to be. Appreciate the help.
Your compression readings should be 385 to 425.
Sadly 300 is on the very low point for any diesel. I believe the acceptable difference between cylinders is no more than 10%
I would consider a wet compression test now. See if those two low holes jumps up or not.
if it jumped time the compression could be low
I took the timing belt inspection cover off and the timing belt seems to be real loose, I'm sure it jumped time. Would replacing the timing belt fix the problem or could I have other damage. Thanks again for any suggestions.
Take the rocker cover off, check if the push rods are still straight. Change the timing belt and ensure the timing is right. Recheck the timing and valve clearance then see if it starts, or at least check the compression again.
Is'nt there timing stops on the crank and cam shaft to check the timing? If the belt has skipped,it won't be A cog. Defenitly could have push rod damage
