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I have an 86 Tercel from Japan with the 3ASU twin carbureted motor. I bought it as a non running vehicle and while I have managed to get it running and put a number of miles on it, it's never ran quite right. It's hard to start, idles erratically and will diesel when shutting off. I believe most of ...

Thanks everyone for the replies and fix suggestions. Turns out the "fuel cutoff solenoid" that the previous mechanic stuck open is actually some sort of air valve and needs to be closed to start. He basically had created an internal vacuum leak so fuel was never being pulled into the carbs ...

Hello all, I bought my first Tercel a few weeks ago. It's a 1986 hatchback from Japan, 3ASU twin carburetor. I know we didn't get this engine here but I've been working at this for a while and don't know where to go from here.

I bought the car from the guy who imported it, knowing it didn't start ...