Can anyone tell me if an escort intercooled turbo diesel engine will run without the injection advance connected on the pump?

What I mean to say is... I know it will run but will it run well? Are there enough options of adjustment e.g max fuel, boost compensator and advance/retard timing to iron out any issues that may occur e.g knock?

Really need help on this one, I've trawled every post on every forum I can find, I've rang a diesel specialist I know and still no answer.

Any information or options you may have may help. Even if you know where there's an early pump for sale (apparently easier to find rocking horse $+!T)