Engine...What did I do wrong?!!!

Discussion in 'Engine/Drivetrain' started by trdmopar, Feb 25, 2018.

  1. trdmopar

    trdmopar Newbie

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    Wassup everyone. I am new here and really hope someone can help.

    I pulled my head off after the gasket let go on cylinder #2. I didn't check the torque on the head bolts after the first 1000mi of new engine. They didn't need to be broken free when I removed the head. Here are bullet points to keep this easy to read.
    • head removed and checked/cleaned at machine shop
    • engine NEVER overheated prior to head going down.
    • radiator blew from pressure...water jacket was blocked up
    • cleaned block surface...reinstalled head with Indian Head Shellac
    • set timing
    • pulled drain plug and removed all old coolant
    • re filled coolant and oil (When the gasket let go, oil/water never mixed! Coolant ran into #2 cylinder and prevented it from firing)
    • valve lashing not completely set but it was checked when cold
    • engine has GREAT compression when we rotated the crank
    After install:
    • engine starts
    • clean exhaust (no steam)
    • Cabin heat works
    • idle is rough for a while then will eventually start to settle out

    WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE IT, THERE WAS "NO PEDAL". THE TRUCK WOULD MOVE BUT FELT LIKE ALMOST NO POWER. I went down the street but turned around because it just didn't want to move. There was a very small spot in rev range where the truck felt like it had power. It jumped a little then fell back. There was oil running down the passenger side of the motor. Presumably from the oil filter but I couldn't really tell.
    1. If the timing was off that much...would it run?
    2. if the timing was off that much...idle with out any clanking or banging?

    WHAT IN THE WORLD COULD THIS BE?! My rig has been sitting for 4 months now...PLEASE HELP!!!

    1994 Hilux
    22RE
    RV Cam
    Engine <8k miles (complete rebuild with new head and cam upgrade)
    No other mods
     
  2. Kauai_Pirate

    Kauai_Pirate Newbie

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    I had a similar issue after a head rebuild on a 2rzfe engine. Turned out to be the distributor was off by one tooth, it rotates as it goes in so was tricky to line up. Can’t remember how the 22re distributors I’d try that first, then double check timing.
     
  3. Perkolator

    Perkolator Toyotaholic

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    22re dizzy does that rotation on insertion too

    OP - no idea what’s wrong but timing is the first place I’d likely check if it’s running-ish now.
     
  4. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Id check timing and fuel filters.

    Could also be the vaccum advance on the dizzy. Mine would go flat at 4k rpm, swapped the dizzy and i can rev past 4k now
     

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