1985 4 runner - 22RE engine - timing mark

Doc279 · 10-16-2006, 10:20 AM

My 1985 4 runner has the 22re engine and I am attempting to check the timing. My problem is that the previous owner or sombody broke the timing
mark plate off of the timing chain cover.

I can tell where the plate used to be as you can see the casting supports.
Could somebody post a close up picture of their timing marks ? I've set my timing by ear and it runs OK but I'd like to know that it's right by the light.

I am guessing where top dead center is - hopefully with a good picture I can mark my cover correctly. If the cover leaked - I'd just change it but it don't - so I'm leaving it alone.

If you have anyway of measuring from the side before taking the picture - That would be helpful. The FSM just shows the timing mark for reference
which won't help me without knowing where TDC is on my cover.

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**waskillywabbit** · 10-16-2006, 10:38 AM

My apologies Doc for not getting your picture. My memory sucks. I'll work on both.

phorunninduke · 10-16-2006, 10:54 AM

the timing mark is on the oil pump - it is only a few bolts and you can re use the gasket pretty easily.

TDC is at the 12 o clock position. 12* is about an inch left and 5* is about a quarter left - aproximately

best pic i could

findhttp://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/data/articlestandard/toyota/532005/274576/lcpump.gif

Doc279 · 10-16-2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

My apologies Doc for not getting your picture. My memory sucks. I'll work on both.

No problem Wabbit - I don't drive the 85 except for once a month and it escapes me too - until I think about it again.

I didn't realize that the timing mark is on the oil pump housing. I really meant to post a picture of what I'm dealing with before now - like I said - just when I think about it.

The runner is getting hard to start when cold - usually after sitting for a week or two. Once it finally starts - it will start with the turn of the key the rest of the day. The initial start may have the engine turning over for two three minutes before she finally starts. Thoughts ?

phorunninduke · 10-16-2006, 03:28 PM

Quite a few.... it is an 85 right? I am uploading the FSM for you... it has a large section on hard starting. It will be done in about 20 minutes.

phorunninduke · 10-16-2006, 04:13 PM

http://duke.worldofchiropractic.com/...tatruckfsm.pdf

let me know when you download it... I don't want up too long.

Doc279 · 10-17-2006, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phorunninduke

http://duke.worldofchiropractic.com/...tatruckfsm.pdf

let me know when you download it... I don't want up too long.

Thanks - I got it.

10-16-2006, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-16-2006, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	the timing mark is on the oil pump - it is only a few bolts and you can re use the gasket pretty easily. TDC is at the 12 o clock position. 12* is about an inch left and 5* is about a quarter left - aproximately best pic i could findhttp://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/data/articlestandard/toyota/532005/274576/lcpump.gif Last edited by phorunninduke; 10-16-2006 at 10:57 AM.

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10-16-2006, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	Quite a few.... it is an 85 right? I am uploading the FSM for you... it has a large section on hard starting. It will be done in about 20 minutes.

10-16-2006, 04:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	http://duke.worldofchiropractic.com/...tatruckfsm.pdf let me know when you download it... I don't want up too long.