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by NWMO
Thu Oct 05, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Complete rear axle replacement?
Replies: 9
Views: 5751

Re: Complete rear axle replacement?

Just completed this a couple of months ago, not bad. Make sure to SAFELY support the car when swapping. Spray all the bolts/nuts needing removed with a penetrant a few times days before. An impact wrench is useful as well. Also, confirm your new rear end gearing matches the front. If not, swap the t...
by NWMO
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:17 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: ISO EGR Valve Assembly and Transducer
Replies: 1
Views: 3105

Re: ISO EGR Valve Assembly and Transducer

Timothy Thomas is parting out a number of Tercels and might be able ti help you out. Luke Anthony might be able to as well, both are on the unrelated FB page.

Chris
by NWMO
Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Wanted*** 3ac motor for 87 Tercel wagon.
Replies: 4
Views: 4397

Re: Wanted*** 3ac motor for 87 Tercel wagon.

zado,

It would need to be out of a Chevy Nova or possibly a Corolla. The 4A block is a twin to the 3A, but you have to swap the oil pan, valve cover, brackets, accessories, etc. A newer 4AFE is NOT what you want.

Chris
by NWMO
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 3A engine.
Replies: 2
Views: 3276

Re: 3A engine.

zado,

Luke Anthony has one for sale in MI, great guy. I will drop him an IM.

Timothy Thomas is in Idaho and parting a number if cars.

Chris
by NWMO
Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 2023 Meet & Greet (Colorado)
Replies: 7
Views: 4475

Re: 2023 Meet & Greet (Colorado)

Nordical,

We won’t be able to top the elevations and scenery in CO, but every year brings something new/different that makes it a great get together.
by NWMO
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 2023 Meet & Greet (Colorado)
Replies: 7
Views: 4475

Re: 2023 Meet & Greet (Colorado)

I think we made it to 12 at the same time this year, a lot of fun for sure!

Chris
by NWMO
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)
Replies: 34
Views: 13940

Re: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)

Tersailor,

I would likely try to “fill” the broken area with JB Weld or even JB Weld a little piece in there. I don’t think it would create a problem for the belt either way, but it might not “balance” as well.

Chris
by NWMO
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1987 Tercel 4wd project
Replies: 81
Views: 168711

Re: 1987 Tercel 4wd project

Good for you Mattel, beautiful car!

Chris
by NWMO
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 2023 Meet & Greet (Colorado)
Replies: 7
Views: 4475

2023 Meet & Greet (Colorado)

Another successful adventure (and then some).
by NWMO
Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Aluminum plunger in carburetor
Replies: 6
Views: 3601

Re: Aluminum plunger in carburetor

Peanut,

There is typically a little rubber puck that lands on top of the piece you’re looking for. I’ve got a parts carb at home (in CO for the Meet & Greet currently). These carbs/parts should be around, it seems nearly 1/2 of the Tercel peeps swap a Weber on.

Chris
by NWMO
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)
Replies: 34
Views: 13940

Re: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)

Almost anything you purchase will work 3A or 4A, excluding pistons, rings, etc. The exterior of the block is the same. As a matter of fact, I purchased a 272 regrind cam when I rebuilt the 4A 70,000 miles ago. I didn’t know I needed either heavier OR double valve springs but used std springs. After ...
by NWMO
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Turbo 4age tercel
Replies: 80
Views: 50436

Re: Turbo 4age tercel

Thanks for the update, I’m sure you’ll work through the issues after Colorado. Travel safely, see you on Thursday, the Rusty Frog is ready to go (still need to load it though).
by NWMO
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Larry's tercel gets a 20v Black Top
Replies: 187
Views: 2371336

Re: Larry's tercel gets a 20v Black Top

Hey Larry,

Great to hear from you! Headed to Colorado in about 30 hours for an adventure. My wife and I would love to visit Montana, maybe next spring? I would love to see your Tercel and Styleline.

Chris
by NWMO
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)
Replies: 34
Views: 13940

Re: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)

#3 looks suspect to me. It looks like I can see a “rust” colored line vertically down the cylinder wall?

Chris
by NWMO
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)
Replies: 34
Views: 13940

Re: The Tersailor (REBUILDING)

Tersailor, I’m just a shade tree, hillbilly mechanic, but I think there is a spec for ring gap when you slide the pistons back in. For the life of me, I can’t remember how you would measure it? I would hone the cylinder walls and check cylinder dia. and possibly ring gap on the pistons. If it falls ...