1991 Toyota Tercel Repair Question
Topics covered: Distributor, Ignition timing, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.
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?
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?
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.

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