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by NMguy
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Interchange fuzziness
Replies: 8
Views: 2979

Re: Interchange fuzziness

Off topic, but of note: In a former incarnation of my life I owned several Ford Falcons. The smallest engine displacement in the 60 to 63(?) falcons was 144 cubic inches. Then the 170, 200, and the insane V8s. People have stuffed 351 windsors and clevelands into those, with T4s and lord knows. The h...
by NMguy
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Interchange fuzziness
Replies: 8
Views: 2979

Re: Interchange fuzziness

Ok, briefly, I will attempt to provide images. One thing is fascinating: The door data plate on the 82/3 says "AL35". The Engine compartment plate under model information specifies "AL25". I think this is where some confusion happens. But it's kind of cool. Now the damage sustain...
by NMguy
Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Interchange fuzziness
Replies: 8
Views: 2979

Re: Interchange fuzziness

Petros, Thank you! To answer I am in New Mexico. I owe you a debt of gratitude because your video on how to change rear axle bearings saved my '87. It was a load of fun to do and gave me a lot of confidence. Mattel, thanks as well. I double checked and indeed the data plate says AL35. That's what is...
by NMguy
Sun Aug 06, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Interchange fuzziness
Replies: 8
Views: 2979

Interchange fuzziness

Purchaced a wrecked T4 the other day to use for parts. I have an '86 SR5 and an '87 DLX. So I'm aware that I have two different generations of Tercel. The funny thing is, I buy the car thinking it to be an '84 to '86 model. My concern was saving the thing from the wreckers and really didn't care wha...