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homedoc911
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My tercel:: 1993 toyota tercel stock no mod

Fuel questions

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I purchased a 93 2 door tercel std with 1k mileage for 800$. It's in pretty good shape. The only rust is (minor) around the wheel wells. I did a ton of work to the engine. It's a project car so I am restoring the old girl. Got it running great. I refurbished some of the interior so far. After sitting for awhile I went to start it and it just cranks. I replaced the coil and still won't run. I did a om's test on the fuel pump and it didn't pass. I need to do further testing. I am not yet convinced it's the pump. When I was cracking it I could smell gas fumes in the engine compartment. If anyone has any thoughts reach out to me. I am an old mechanic from back in the 70-80s when cars had carb, points etc. I turned wrenches for ford back in the late '70s. Oh also I did own a 84 or so 2 door hatch back tercel. Great car. Easy to work on. Regret getting rid of it. Thanks for reading this post.
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homedoc911 wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:30 pm I purchased a 93 2 door tercel std with 1k mileage for 800$. It's in pretty good shape. The only rust is (minor) around the wheel wells. I did a ton of work to the engine. It's a project car so I am restoring the old girl. Got it running great. I refurbished some of the interior so far. After sitting for awhile I went to start it and it just cranks. I replaced the coil and still won't run. I did a om's test on the fuel pump and it didn't pass. I need to do further testing. I am not yet convinced it's the pump. When I was cracking it I could smell gas fumes in the engine compartment. If anyone has any thoughts reach out to me. I am an old mechanic from back in the 70-80s when cars had carb, points etc. I turned wrenches for ford back in the late '70s. Oh also I did own a 84 or so 2 door hatch back tercel. Great car. Easy to work on. Regret getting rid of it. Thanks for reading this post.
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SirFoxx
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My tercel:: 1981 Toyota Tercel w/ 7age

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just cause you smell fuel doesnt mean its building enough pressure to run. i would shoot some starting fluid in the intake and see if she wants to start. if it does, then its the pump.
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homedoc911
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Thanks for the reply SirFoxx. Greatly appreciate the advice. I will try that first.
Peace out. ✌️.
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