Model, Dimensions, Weight, Engine, Ignition, Valve, Cooling, Fuel, Lubrication, Electrical
Specifications for the 1983 model Tercel are listed below:
Vehicle Model and Codes:
VIN NO.
BODY TYPE TRANSMISSION
VDS MODEL NO.
3-Door Liftback 4-Speed Manual AL31G 1381
3-Door Liftback Dlx, 5-Speed Manual AL32G 1385
3-Door Liftback Dlx. 3-Speed Automatic AL32G 1382
3-Door Liftback SR5. 5-Speed Manual AL35G 1386
5-Door Liftback Dlx. 3-Speed Automatic AL32H 1392
5-Door Liftback Dlx. 5-Speed Manual AL32H 1395
5-door 4X4 Wagon Dlx. 6-Speed Manual AL32W 1355
5-door 4X4 Wagon SR5 6-Speed Manual AL35W 1356
Dimensions:
STD
SR-5 DLX. WAGON
in. mm in. mm in. mm
Overall Length 158.7 4030 158.7 4030 169.7 4310
Overall Width 63.6 1615 63.6 1615 63.6 1615
Overall Height 54.5 1385 54.7 1390 59.0 1500
Wheel Base 95.7 2430 95.7 2430 95.7 2430
Front Tread 54.5 1385 54.5 1385 54.3 1380
Rear Tread 53.9 1370 53.9 1370 53.1 1350
Ground Clearance 4.1 105 4.3 110 5.3 135
Weight (Pounds): Model No. Curb
1381 1985 lb
1385 1995
1382 2020
1386 2025
1392 2040
1395 2015
1355 2230
1356 2280
Engine:
Model 3A-C
Type 4 cylinder in-line, 4 cycle
Displacement 88.6 cu in (1452 cc)
Bore and Stroke 3.05 x 3.03 in. (77.5 x 77.0 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Compression Pressure STD 177 psi @ 250 rpm, LIMIT 128 psi
HP (SAE Net) 59 hp @ 4500 rpm (4-speed M/T)
62 hp @ 4800 rpm (5-speed M/T and A/T)
Torque (SAE Net) 75 ft.lbs @ 2400 rpm (4-speed M/T)
76 ft.lbs @ 2800 rpm (5-speed M/T and A/T)
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 18~ BTDC
Intake Closes 46~ BTDC
Exhaust Opens 52~ BTDC
Exhaust Closes 12~ ATDC
Ignition System:
Federal California
Spark Plug Type W16EXR-U11 W16EXR-U11
Nippondenso W14EXR-U11
NGK BPR5EA11 BPR5EA-L11
BPR5EY11 BPR5EY11
BPR4EY11 BPR5EA-L11
Spark Plug Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing:
5~ BTDC @ Max. 950 rpm (With vacuum advance disconnected)
Valve Clearance:
Intake (Hot) 0.008 in. (0.20 mm)
Exhaust (Hot) 0.012 in. (0.30 mm)
Cooling System:
Type Water Cooled
Radiator Vertical Flow Fin and Tube
Radiator Cap Opening Pressure 11-15 psi (0.75-1.05 kg/sq.cm)
Water Pump Centrifugal V-Belt Drive
Thermostat 190~F (88~C)
Cooling System Capacity With
Heater 5.6 qt (5.3 liter)
Fuel System:
Type of Carburetor Downdraft, 2 barrel, Aisan
Fuel Pump Type Mechanical Diaphragm
Fuel Pump Pressure 2.6 - 3.5 psi (0.18 - 0.25 kg/sq.cm)
Fuel Filter Type Paper Filter Element
Fuel Tank Capacity 11.9 gal (45 liter) Sedan
13.2 gal (50 liter) Wagon
Fuel Grade USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL
Research Octane No. 91 Anti-Knock Index 87 or higher
Lubrication System
Type Mechanical
Oil Pump Gear Type
Oil Filter Full flow paper filter element
Oil Filter Capacity .3 qt (.3 liter)
Recommended Motor Oil API Grade SF or better
Oil Capacity With Filter 3.9 qt 3.7 liter Dry fill
3.5 qt 3.3 liter Refill w/filter
Electrical System:
Battery (volts/amp hours) 12V/54 A-hr; 12V/66
Alternator (volts/amps) 12V/50A; 12V/55A w/AWG*
Starter Motor (volts/kW) 12V/0.8 kW
* AWG = All Weather Guard