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1991 Toyota Tercel Repair Question


Topics covered: Distributor, Ignition timing, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 10, 2007

Timing

Engine problem
1991 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 164000 miles

i recently replaced an exhaust valve on my 1991 toyota tercel. when i put everything back together i tried to check the timing with a timing gun, but i was unable to find any information in the book or online about what the timing should be. can you help?
Avatar Asked by ericamay

Answer

Replied on December 10, 2007

Jump check connector TE-1 to E-1 now check the ignition timing it should read 10 degrees before top dead center, if not adjust it, lock down the distributor and your done.


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Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 12, 2009



i also have the same problem,i replace my bro timing belt,car starts and idles really good,but when i check the timing with the gun marking from pulley and marking on the belt cover dont align no matter how i adjust the distributor,what can i do to get it to align?thanks

Tiny Answered by EAC-ISR
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