I replaced a blown head gasket in my 91 4X4 22re and when I fired it back up I would lose power @ about 3500 RPMs... it just kind of boggs down... I tried driving it but the same thing happened no high speed power. I even bought a new roter and cap but to no avail...it idles good and the timming is right. I'm lost as to what it could be. Can someone help me?
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Did you replace the spark plugs?
hope you didnt skip a tooth like i did once fortunately its easier the second time
I did replace the plugs
PCK, What did you mean by skip a tooth?
Yes it sounds like he has the cam advanced one tooth which would make it start, idle and run fine at low RPM?s but it would be gutless as you try to wind it up to high RPM.
I am pretty sure that you have the cam out of time with engine because it will do whay yours is doing if it is advanced one tooth. Recheck cam timing.
which way do I turn the cam?
When you put the cam chain back on over the cogs you got it one tooth out, easy mistake.
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