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Thanks, dlb. Definitely confirmed engine was at TDC by removing #1 spark plug. Once battery is charged back up I will be removing timing cover and ensuring that the belt hasn't jumped.

Thanks, Toyotise. No real question, just providing an update since it's been a while. Advice is welcome though. Gonna let the battery charge back up and recheck timing belt cover, just to cross that off my mental checklist. Thanks again. Love this community

Hello all. I finally got a friend to come assist me today holding an auxiliary fuel tank while I attempted to start the engine. No dice. I don't think the fuel pump was picking up enough fuel. However, it would not run even with me manually adding fuel to the carb, and it was backfiring pretty viole...

Should also mention that all diaphragms appear to be intact. I wasn't sure about the vacuum advance on distributor so both of the lines have been removed and capped til I can figure out why it won't run at all

Well, I'm at a loss folks. I am 150% sure that all vacuum lines are routed correctly. I have checked more than 10 times. I did a compression test today and average is around 140 and they are all within 10 psi of one another. I can get it to start and it will fire up and rev up to an extremely high r...

Good evening folks, Posting here because I much prefer this format to the Facebook group format. I recently obtained an 83 manual dlx with 130kish miles on it. Extremely clean example. When I purchased it, the head was removed as it had blown a head gasket due to an overheating event. The head was w...

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I am now the proud owner of two Tercel4WD. 83 SR5 with 270k. In terrible condition both inside and out. Missing almost every interior panel and the previous owner bedlined the floor and removed carpet. They also rattlecanned the exterior. Just terrible. Engine burns a ton of oil. Needs new valve ste...

Thanks again, I was aware of the difference in gear ratio. I would definitely swap out the front diffs to make sure front and rear ratios match. I appreciate the reminder for sure.

Thanks, folks. Makes total sense. I think I'm going to pick up a different 83 that's a smoking deal but in rougher shape aesthetically and needs a rebuilt motor. If I can get a reasonable price on the one listed above I'd consider just swapping the good trans into that one. I appreciate the guidance...

Here's a listing you might be able to purchase for the transmission . Might be a little far depending on where you are in NM, but might be worth it

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 332839915/

I assume these are long gone, but I sent you a PM just in case the blue 87 is available

the price seems very high for transmission problems and loads of miles. Thanks, Chris. Makes total sense. I had begun to feel this way somewhat while thinking throughout the day. I have no problems with pulling the trans out and doing the clutch replacement, but the other unknown issue could be wor...

A little background, I am an avid toyota enthusiast. A tercel 4wd has been my dream car since I was about 12 years old. I currently daily a 2006 Tundra and love it, but have recently began looking at more economical options for daily driving and to keep miles off the tundy. I only recently realized ...

Howdy folks, Stumbled across this forum last night as I've recently begun taking my search for a Tercel 4WD more seriously. What an incredibly valuable resource! I've already been reading for hours. I stumbled upon a Tercel that I would be interested in purchasing last night, but since I am somewhat...