Timying

Red Neck Bill · 03-02-2007, 07:44 AM

Does any body know how to adjust the timing on a Tacoma with ignition coils instead of a distributer. Cuz i know how to do it on a distributer but i have no clue on is how to do it wit ignition coils.

its a 97 Tacoma 4cl 2.7L if that helps

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MTL_4runner · 03-02-2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Neck Bill

Does any body know how to adjust the timing on a Tacoma with ignition coils instead of a distributer. Cuz i know how to do it on a distributer but i have no clue on is how to do it wit ignition coils.

That's because you can't, the ECU controls the timing.

Red Neck Bill · 03-02-2007, 07:57 AM

so would i half to take it to the dealer or a auto shop to get it done?

MTL_4runner · 03-02-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Neck Bill

so would i half to take it to the dealer or a auto shop to get it done?

Hehehe.....no, they can't do anything with it either.
You can't adjust the ignition timing, period.

gpcollen1 · 03-02-2007, 08:04 AM

Why do you need to adjust it?

Red Neck Bill · 03-02-2007, 08:08 AM

i entered a rev off at school and came in 3rd and after that it back fires sometimes when i shift from 3rd to 4th and my dad said that it was the timing i don't know if he is right or wrong what do yall think it is.

HaveBlue · 03-02-2007, 08:42 AM

WTF is a rev off? Do you just sit there and rev your engine?

MTL_4runner · 03-02-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HaveBlue

WTF is a rev off? Do you just sit there and rev your engine?

I was wondering the same thing....

So you basically started out with the truck running fine, entered this rev-off and now it backfires under load? and how's the idle?

Sounds more like you might have slipped a tooth or two on the timing belt.
You also could have burnt a valve or two, but you'd need to do a compression check.

Ringmaster · 03-02-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HaveBlue

WTF is a rev off? Do you just sit there and rev your engine?

They must just sit there and tach em up, just till the valves float, which is right before the the block becomes windowed?

Stevo3 · 03-02-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner

I was wondering the same thing....

So you basically started out with the truck running fine, entered this rev-off and now it backfires under load?

Sounds more like you might have slipped a tooth or two on the timing belt.

That sounds like the only probale cause.

And a rev off ehh??? wonder what thats like...
Do you guys see who can hold it at red line the longest or what?

rdlsz24 · 03-02-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Neck Bill

i entered a rev off at school

I guess your name is fitting. Who revs the crap out of a 4 banger truck? lol

Rob

MTL_4runner · 03-02-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rdlsz24

I guess your name is fitting. Who revs the crap out of a 4 banger truck? lol

.......conjures up quite the mental image doesn't it?!

ChickenLover · 03-02-2007, 11:27 AM

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Timying

You mean 'Timmying'?

HaveBlue · 03-02-2007, 11:46 AM

Wow, what a great audience.

Skrillah · 03-02-2007, 01:55 PM

It is possible to at least check the timing to see if its off. Do you have a haynes manual? It tells you step by step in there...

I have one so if nec. I can scan the pages up for you to see. Like MTL_Runner said...it is possible you slipped a tooth, I'd lean more towards the burning of the valves or something if its backfiring though.

For the record...you have a timing chain...not a belt.

Red Neck Bill · 03-05-2007, 07:28 AM

[/quote] Do you guys see who can hold it at red line the longest or what?[/quote]

Thats about all you half to do to win and i also found that the crack in the exhaust manifold i welded when i first got the truck. it has re cracked around the weld and all the way around.

Stevo3 · 03-05-2007, 08:36 AM

Honestly, whats the point of the "Rev Off" ???? See who spends most money repairing afterwards?

Edit: What does the winner get?

MTL_4runner · 03-05-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo3

Edit: What does the winner get?

A ride home in someone else's car?

Stevo3 · 03-05-2007, 12:48 PM

but he said he placed 3rd.

marko3xl3 · 03-05-2007, 12:54 PM

So you basically line up and just jam the pedal until you get to the rev limiter and hold it there until your engine dies? How did you come in 3rd without your engine blowing up then?

TOYZILLA · 03-05-2007, 01:02 PM

I think i will start a motor rebuild shop & have a weekly "REV-OFF" I'm sure i can make some $$$$.

Stevo3 · 03-05-2007, 01:03 PM

now thats a good idea. put up a shop next to that school instead

mastacox · 03-05-2007, 01:04 PM

This "rev-off" has to be the stupidest thing I have ever heard of... I mean seriously, WTF?

Stevo3 · 03-05-2007, 01:06 PM

person 1: I bet my rev is louder than your rev

Person 2: i bet i can hold my rev longer than yours.

Person 3: why is my truck back-firing now?

HaveBlue · 03-05-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo3

person 1: I bet my rev is louder than your rev

Person 2: i bet i can hold my rev longer than yours.

Person 3: why is my truck back-firing now?

Fixed it

03-02-2007, 08:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
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03-02-2007, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
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03-05-2007, 08:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Stevo3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 450	Honestly, whats the point of the "Rev Off" ???? See who spends most money repairing afterwards? Edit: What does the winner get? __________________ 96 4Runner SR5 S/C - 03' Tacoma coils 3'' Toytec Spacer lift with 1'' Diff Drop. 3 1/2'' Downey Rear lift Coil Springs. 285/75R/16 Goodyear MT/R. Last edited by Stevo3; 03-05-2007 at 08:41 AM.

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Stevo3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 450	but he said he placed 3rd. __________________ 96 4Runner SR5 S/C - 03' Tacoma coils 3'' Toytec Spacer lift with 1'' Diff Drop. 3 1/2'' Downey Rear lift Coil Springs. 285/75R/16 Goodyear MT/R.

03-02-2007, 07:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red Neck Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 60	so would i half to take it to the dealer or a auto shop to get it done?

03-02-2007, 08:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red Neck Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 60	i entered a rev off at school and came in 3rd and after that it back fires sometimes when i shift from 3rd to 4th and my dad said that it was the timing i don't know if he is right or wrong what do yall think it is.

03-02-2007, 01:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Skrillah Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bloomington,Indiana Posts: 859	It is possible to at least check the timing to see if its off. Do you have a haynes manual? It tells you step by step in there... I have one so if nec. I can scan the pages up for you to see. Like MTL_Runner said...it is possible you slipped a tooth, I'd lean more towards the burning of the valves or something if its backfiring though. For the record...you have a timing chain...not a belt.

03-05-2007, 07:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
Red Neck Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 60	[/quote] Do you guys see who can hold it at red line the longest or what?[/quote] Thats about all you half to do to win and i also found that the crack in the exhaust manifold i welded when i first got the truck. it has re cracked around the weld and all the way around.

03-05-2007, 12:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	So you basically line up and just jam the pedal until you get to the rev limiter and hold it there until your engine dies? How did you come in 3rd without your engine blowing up then? __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

03-05-2007, 01:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
TOYZILLA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: HICKVILLE WA Posts: 110	Red Neck Rev-off I think i will start a motor rebuild shop & have a weekly "REV-OFF" I'm sure i can make some $$$$. __________________ ))LIVIN HARD & DIRTY(( Yota 4x4 "Well ya could be starting off wrong by calling her a "bitch" See the TOYOTA gurl deserves respect.Call her by name or give her one.Once in awhile patt her on the d(ass)h.Be good to her & she'll be good to you." K-THANKS

03-05-2007, 01:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
Stevo3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 450	now thats a good idea. put up a shop next to that school instead __________________ 96 4Runner SR5 S/C - 03' Tacoma coils 3'' Toytec Spacer lift with 1'' Diff Drop. 3 1/2'' Downey Rear lift Coil Springs. 285/75R/16 Goodyear MT/R.

03-05-2007, 01:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
mastacox Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,650	This "rev-off" has to be the stupidest thing I have ever heard of... I mean seriously, WTF? __________________ Brian 1998 4Runner SR5

03-05-2007, 01:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
Stevo3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 450	person 1: I bet my rev is louder than your rev Person 2: i bet i can hold my rev longer than yours. Person 3: why is my truck back-firing now? __________________ 96 4Runner SR5 S/C - 03' Tacoma coils 3'' Toytec Spacer lift with 1'' Diff Drop. 3 1/2'' Downey Rear lift Coil Springs. 285/75R/16 Goodyear MT/R. Last edited by Stevo3; 03-05-2007 at 01:15 PM.

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