Toyota..right timing chain

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SHIZA1
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I have a 1990 Toyota 4 wd pickup that had a 22re head. I cracked the head. I put a 1984 22r head back on. What do I use for a chain? The 1990 chain is too short and the 84 is to long. How do I get this head to work with my motor? I really don't want to go back to the 22re with FI. Thanks for any help.
Jan 17, 2007 at 8:06 PM
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[quote:c69017247c="shiza1"]I have a 1990 Toyota 4wd with a 22re motor. It has a 1984 22re motor with a carb. The timing chain for the 1990 is too short. The 1984 timing chain is too big. How do I fine the one I need? I've worked on autos for yrs. but this one has be puzzled. Thanks for any help.[/quote:c69017247c]

A 22R is designed for a Carb-22RE is the EFI

Maybe check the cam and crank sprockets for comparison and to include the tensioner and dampers.
Jan 17, 2007 at 10:28 PM
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This is for anybody else that might need this infor.

That setup isn't going to work dear fellow. Pre-85 and post 85 heads and blocks do not mix, due to the deck height differences.

20/22R history

Hence, there's a 3-link difference in between the two timing chains for them.

Ya need a post-85 head. Use the one for the '84 as a core return.

www.sunwestautomotive.com out of Spokane WA area. Mike's a good guy. Google for toll free number.
Jan 18, 2007 at 6:09 PM
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