timing 1985 toyota truck 2wd 22r

1985 TOYOTA PICKUP
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MACKINTHEBOX
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Replaced distributor without marking it before removing. Installed new one after finding tdc and all that but, when i time it at 5 degrees btdc with vacuum lines plugged, it increases in degrees when i install the vacuum lines to distributor.

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Mar 17, 2007 at 7:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The disributor uses ported vacuum meaning the vacuum should come from above the throttle plate-my guess is, you are using intake manifold vacuum ( full vacuum )That's what causing it to advance when plugged back in.

When you pull the throttle back this is where you get the vacuum advance needed.

HTH Good Luck
Mar 18, 2007 at 8:38 AM
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