Initial start up problem
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Initial start up problem
Trying to fire up the Runner for the first time after engine re-build.
90 Runner 4X4 3vze SR5.
With the distributor turned to the limit clockwise she wants to light up, but doesn't, any movement counter clockwise makes it worse.
I'm thinking I should move the distributor(rotor) one tooth clockwise(on the cam), do you guys concur ?
Thanks to all that have helped me since I joined this site, invaluable advice.
90 Runner 4X4 3vze SR5.
With the distributor turned to the limit clockwise she wants to light up, but doesn't, any movement counter clockwise makes it worse.
I'm thinking I should move the distributor(rotor) one tooth clockwise(on the cam), do you guys concur ?
Thanks to all that have helped me since I joined this site, invaluable advice.
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Here's what I've done to the motor.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f199...-build-271385/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f199...-build-271385/
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Do you have a timing light? If not, return to start, do not pass go.
They're $20, and essential for almost any engine work. You'll be able to quickly determine that you're off by somewhere around 28°, which represents being off by one tooth on the distributor gear.
But you still need the timing light to set the timing; doing without will waste you days.
They're $20, and essential for almost any engine work. You'll be able to quickly determine that you're off by somewhere around 28°, which represents being off by one tooth on the distributor gear.
But you still need the timing light to set the timing; doing without will waste you days.
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I've heard of people managing to put in the distributor 180 degrees off. It will fit but be facing the wrong way. Not saying you did this, but might be worth checking. It's the easy fixes that are overlooked (speaking from experience here)...
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Timing mark on vib dampener lined up with the 0 mark on timing plate, rotor pointing to the mark I made on dist body before I disassembled.
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I lived in Sac for a couple years back in the late 80s, Cottage and Fulton area.
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There's also TONS of these trucks and 4Runners on the road around here, literally hundreds of them. Lots of great trails too. I always have a steady stream of parts at the local pick and pulls, plus fun stuff to upgrade with
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