Tercel (3E) Distributor Advance Specifications

1990 Toyota 4Runner 2D Utility, 2.4 R, AutomaticSECTION Tercel (3E) Distributor Advance Specifications
TERCEL (3E) DISTRIBUTOR ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Mechanical Advance - RPM
550 Advance Begins
700 0.1-1.6°
1150 3.2-4.7°
2050 8.8-10.3°
2550 11.1-12.6°
3300 12.1-14.1°
Vacuum Advance - In. Hg
Main & Sub
3.9 Advance Begins
5.1 0.7-4.2°
9.8 10.0-13.4°
14.9 14.0-16.0°
Sub
11.8 Advance Begins
12.6 0.3-3.1°
13.4 1.9-4.7°
17.3 4.0-6.0°
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.