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    strange fluctuating timing problem

    I just finished adjusting my valve clearances and while I was driving, my car almost stalled then came back, then I noticed it was missing really bad and it started to idle at higher rpms. When I got home i checked the timing and found it to be past 15 deg. I restarted the car and the timing...
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    :Updated: Confirming blown head gasket :Updated:

    My supra has been doing things that made me think I'v had a head gasket problem for a while now, I always seem to have air in the system (waterfall noise) and sometimes my coolant level drops really low. I decided to do a compression and leakdown test. My compression results were...
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    boost gauge

    So I just installed a prosport boost gauge, and when I turn the car on, the needle stays at 0. When I drive, the needle slowly moves down, and when I accelerate fast, it never reads any boost. I hooked up the vacuum line to a vacuum line coming right off the manifold (a line that eventually...
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    flywheel questions

    Does anyone know what brand of flywheel this is? I'm debating on if I should have it machined, or just buy a new one. Also, how is the quality on kragen or autozone flywheels, they are about $70 as compared to $400 from the dealership.
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    Testing the cam position sensor

    Lately my supra has been not starting when hot, it cranks fine, just wont fire up, and after it cools off it will start right up again. After reading some different posts, I decided to start by testing the cam position sensor. The factory manual says that the maximum amount of resistance allowed...
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    trying to find engine year

    I have a 86.5 supra with a 7mgte that was put in 2 owners ago. Is it possible to know what year the engine was made or what year of supra it came out of? I found the engine serial number but I don't know how to read it. Do the serial numbers even contain the year?
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    Strange problem

    I have a 86.5 supra, and I noticed that when I use my turn signals, the battery volt gauge moves in sync with the blinkers. The headlights also make the volt gauge move. I thought that it might be a weak alternator, but then I noticed that when I use the hazard lights, both the tachometer and...
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    new to supras

    Hello, I recently bought a supra and I am in the process of fixing it up. It is a 86.5 with a 7MGTE swap that was done by the previous owner. So far iv been having a great time with it, and I am very excited to have joined these forums and I hope to learn as much as I can about these great cars.