Where is Top Dead Center on Toyotas? Toyota TDC.

[Dick Altman]

I have a 1991 toyota pickup with 22RE engine, EFI, automatic tranny. Is TDC 0 or 5 degrees and do you know the page in the FSM that mentions this? Thanks

 

[toyotafan]

I always thought tdc was 0 degrees by definition on all applications. It's this not true?

 

[Smileyone]

What's wrong with the old, remove #1 spark plug, carefully insert screw driver, turn until it rises, remove and flashlight the hole, looking for highest point...? Worked on old GMCs and Chevys, why not Toys?

 

[toyotafan]

What's wrong with the old, remove #1 spark plug, carefully insert screw driver, turn until it rises, remove and flashlight the hole, looking for highest point...? Worked on old GMCs and Chevys, why not Toys?

Never have I tried this, not even once actually.

 

[jazz]

Put thumb or any appendage handy over spark plug hole to make sure you are on the exhaust stroke. That is critical. Send a dowel down the hole and mark it at tdc. .

 

[toyotafan]

Does that work? I've been reading up on all different ways to check for Top Dead Center, including adding oil and checking for bubbles, etc.

 

[jazz]

You can feel the exhausting pressure with your thumb,,I have also used a tube with a ballon on the end for tight spots...

 

[toyotafan]

I've been looking at videos on YouTube about this, there are a lot of techniques that I have never experienced before actually! Just amazing!