old4runner

i just got done replacing my timing chain and i am trying to re-install my distributor and it won't go in past the o-ring...does anyone have any ideas. it is an 87 22re thanks i appreciate everyones help this site has saved me a lot of headaches

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

turn the gear just a bit. DONT try to jam it in, or you will damage the gears. the 22r has a sort of "in between" where the dist will sit down just a bit, but not go int. Make sure the engine is at TDC, and the rotor is pointed at #1 on the cap. It should be perfectly on to line up correctly.

old4runner

how far past the o ring is the inbetween

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

you're hitting the in between right now, hence why the distributor wont sit down right. Try turning that gear just a bit to get it to pop down

old4runner

i tried that for about 20 minutes, but to no avail....the rotor will turn when i turn the crank so it is partially engaging but i have a full centimeter gap between the distributor and the block

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

hmm, well, it should sit down all the way then. Try taking your valve cover off, and making sure it is engaging the gears properly.

the_supernerd

Make sure you re-assembled everything on the cam properly and torqued down the bolt. If something is off a little, then the distributor drive gear will be too far forward and not line up correctly.

old4runner

i got it, thanks fellas