valve adjusting

[TwEaK]

hey guys as in my other post i bought an FJ60 well this weekend is going to be for fixing and bringing up to date the service so i was gonna adjust the valve now about hitting TDC is it easy to locate????? is there a notch on the underdriver pulley that is easy to locate???? and if im correct the valve cover is made out of aluminum right???? mayb i should polish it well see lol
TwEaK

 

[2mbb]

The timing marks are on the fly wheel (at the back of the engine) on the passenger side (non-carburetor side). There is a little window above the starter motor that you need to open up. There is a pointer under the window cover. There are two marks on the flywheel, a straight line (TDC) and a hole with a bb in it (7deg BTDC). For adusting the valves use the straight line. When adjusting the ignition timing use the other mark. It might be easiest to locate the marks the first time by removing the flywheel inspection cover from underneath the engine. This gives you a much wider view of the flywheel than the timing window.

Valve cover on the 2F is make of aluminum.

 

[Toadhopper]

Do a search on "valve adjustment" and you'll find everything you need!
Finding TDC is a little different than other vehicles I've owned, but its no big deal. The notch is on the flywheel, pass side behind a little door. I believe TDC is a circle and the timiing mark is a line. I used a post by Jim Phillips when I did mine.
The one thing you'll have to get used to is that there aren't any valve specs for a cold motor. It has to be fully up to operating temp to get it right.
Have fun,
Toad

 

[Pluton]

Do a search on "valve adjustment" and you'll find everything you need!
Finding TDC is a little different than other vehicles I've owned, but its no big deal. The notch is on the flywheel, pass side behind a little door. I believe TDC is a circle and the timiing mark is a line. I used a post by Jim Phillips when I did mine.
The one thing you'll have to get used to is that there aren't any valve specs for a cold motor. It has to be fully up to operating temp to get it right.
Have fun,
Toad

TDC= LINE, timing mark=CIRCLE( or BB or RIVET)

 

[djawahir]

How hard is a valve adjustment to do by yourself? I just got quoted $943 from a Toyota dealer here in San Diego. They're mad!

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Its about a one to two beer job. Most of that getting the vehicle warmed up. And they are out of their mind. Maybe a valve replacement for that price.

 

[nvdesertrider]

djawahir, if you decide to do the valve adjustment yourself let me know. i'd be glad to help out. i'm planning on doing one on my 62 in a few weeks so a little prior experience would be a plus.

 

[djawahir]

nvdesertrider, I will be doing it myself. I am going to do my homework first. I will definitely let you know when I do it. Thanks!