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by dlb
Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: What size tires?
Replies: 5
Views: 8429

Re: What size tires?

The size of tire you can run partly depends on the offset of the wheels you are running. For example, I have run slightly larger tires on stock wheels with no problems, but a set of similar sized tires on Honda alloys with a different offset (which I hadn't considered before that) ended up rubbing. ...
by dlb
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: Ignition Key
Replies: 3
Views: 5319

Re: Ignition Key

I have had bad luck with hardware store making keys for Tercels, and older (pre-2000s) cars in general. They find blanks that are close but they aren't quite right and don't work. So now I only go to my local lock and key place, they have the right blanks and the keys work well each time.
by dlb
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: working on Terc2
Replies: 10
Views: 6389

Re: working on Terc2

Chris, I can't remember -- is the access hole in your pic stock, and normally covered with a plug? I think I recall members here removing the plug to spray rust penetrant on the nut but am not sure, it's been a long time since I've seen those posts.
by dlb
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: working on Terc2
Replies: 10
Views: 6389

Re: working on Terc2

What is the control arm hardware mod for? The bolts for the control arms thread into a captive nut that cannot be accessed without some serious messing around. Occasionally, due to corrosion between the bolt and nut, the welds on the captive nuts can break when trying to remove the bolt and now you...
by dlb
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Market / Parts
Topic: 87 4wd terc engine, gas tank and other parts available
Replies: 16
Views: 30052

Re: 87 4wd terc engine, gas tank and other parts available

Have a 3A engine(orig that I removed with 195k and running fine), gas tank and many parts (not the tranny tho) available. See pics for items. Would like to sell as a lot for $450 and buyer pays shipping from northern NY I removed these working parts because I converted her to electric earlier this ...
by dlb
Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Tercel differential rebuild questions
Replies: 24
Views: 11936

Re: Tercel differential rebuild questions

Found this video which describes it as a loose pinion nut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvmZ1xNTzAE&ab_channel=TomMorton Wow, neat video. I've never heard or seen anything like that before. If this is indeed the same problem as you are having, I wonder what caused it to happen. Like I mention...
by dlb
Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Tercel differential rebuild questions
Replies: 24
Views: 11936

Re: Tercel differential rebuild questions

Esaus, what are the noises you hear on deceleration when in 2wd?

I honestly can't recall anyone here having a rear diff go bad on them. The closest I can think of to that is mixing gear ratios when replacing the trans but that doesn't sound like your issue. Did it have a leak and run out of gear oil?
by dlb
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: fuel issue?
Replies: 10
Views: 6947

Re: fuel issue?

Hi Frank. Your post isn't very clear -- it sounds like you're saying your car used to have a cold starting issue, but now it won't start or run at all without pouring gas down the carb. Do I have that correct? If I have that right, my first question is when did you last replace the fuel filter? Unle...
by dlb
Sun Nov 12, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)
Replies: 34
Views: 13952

Re: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)

What was wrong with the clutch installation? Did you get it sorted out?
by dlb
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Farewell to my '85
Replies: 2
Views: 7954

Re: Farewell to my '85

Darn, looks quite nice. Good luck with the sale.
by dlb
Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Hard to start cold engine
Replies: 4
Views: 3972

Re: Hard to start cold engine

I agree with Jarf, most of what you describe is normal for carbs. You have to step on the gas at least once to set the choke when it's cold, and once it's warmed up you shouldn't have to do that to start it. There is a section in the owner's manual that covers this stuff. The only thing that stands ...
by dlb
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Drove for 5 miles with the parking brake on.
Replies: 2
Views: 3939

Re: Drove for 5 miles with the parking brake on.

Welcome to the forum, aslich713. You should definitely inspect the park brake for function, and the rear brakes overall. I would engage the park brake and jack the back end up and look at spot just underneath where the park brake handle is. There is a metal bar there that that the two park brake cab...
by dlb
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1986 Tercel 4WD Sweden restoration
Replies: 15
Views: 8258

Re: 1986 Tercel 4WD Sweden restoration

Wowee, you've put a ton of work into it! Very nice to see.

What are the sizes on tires in the pics?
by dlb
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Hard to start cold, hestitation under acceleration
Replies: 4
Views: 4001

Re: Hard to start cold, hestitation under acceleration

If you look at the rear of the carb you will see a cam with steps in it. These steps control how much throttle is automatically given at idle while the engine warms up. If things are not set correctly, you can end up starting with not enough throttle, or with the opposite problem where the engine is...
by dlb
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Part Numbers - OE and Aftermarket
Topic: new vacuum advance unit, part # SMP 43898YM
Replies: 3
Views: 4232

Re: new vacuum advance unit, part # SMP 43898YM

SirFoxx wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:23 pm the ports are in a lousy spot as the first gens use an external coil style dizzy.
Oh, is the vac advance unit on the top of those distributors? I think I remember seeing that once.