evanw66

I suspect that the 22R engine in my '84 has been swapped out at some point. I noticed that there is a number stamped on the block behind the alternator. Can I use this number to determine the year of the current engine?
The reason I think the engine has been swapped is that the oil pan has signs of being re-painted and the exhaust manifold is apparently an '85 and up style, because I had a friend give me an '84 manifold, but it looks very different than the manifold that I have.
Thanks...

85runner

You could have a newer engine. 85 and up have single row timing chains - you could tell be removing the valve cover. I do not know how to check the # though.

evanw66

It's definately a single row timing chain.
The number is 0942711. Can we tell the vintage from this number?

lunatic14r

call L.C enginering they can help you

zendude

why not take your number to a toyota dealer.