1991 Toyota Tercel Timing

1991 TOYOTA TERCEL
164,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ERICAMAY
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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?
Dec 10, 2007 at 5:02 AM
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RASMATAZ
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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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Dec 10, 2007 at 5:28 AM
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EAC-ISR
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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
Jan 12, 2009 at 5:37 AM
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