1983 Toyota Tercel

[Engine Mechanical]-Emmission Control System-Fuel System-Cooling System-Lubrication System-Ignition System-Starting System-Charging System-Clutch-Transaxle-Propeller Shaft-Front Axle and Suspension-Rear Axle and Suspension-Brake System-Steering-Body Electrical System-Body-Air Conditioning System

Trouble Shooting-[Engine Tune-Up]-Idle HC/CO Concentration Check Method-Compression Check-Timing Belt-Cylinder Head-cylinder Block

ENGINE TUNE-UP


  1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL
  2. INSPECT AIR FILTER
  3. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
    Gap:
    3A & 3A-C (for Canada 4WD) 0.8mm (0.031 in.)
    3A-C (ex. Canada 4WD) 1.1mm (0.043 in.)
  4. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
    Valve clearance (hot):
    Intake 0.20mm (0.008 in.)
    Exhaust 0.30mm (0.012 in.)
  5. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
    Ignition timing:
    USA and Canada 3A-C 4-M/T
    5* BTDC @ About 950 rpm
    (w/ Vacuum advance OFF)
    Canada 3A-C 5-M/T and 3A
    5* BTDC @ Max. 900 rpm
    (w/ Vacuum advance OFF)
  6. INSPECT CARBURETOR FLOAT LEVEL
  7. INSPECT FAST IDLE SPEED
    Fat idle speed:
    (w/ EGR system OFF and cooling fan OFF)
    3A & 3A-C 3,000 rpm
  8. ADJUST IDLE SPEED
    Idle speed:
    3A M/T 650 rpm (w/o PS) 800 rpm (w/PS)
    A/T 800 rpm (w/o PS) 900 rpm (w/PS)
    3A-C 4-M/T 550 rpm
    5-M/T 650 rpm (w/o PS) 800 rpm (w/PS)
    A/T 800 rpm (w/o PS) 900 rpm (w/PS)
    note: Adjust idle mixture as necessary.
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