stevenzak Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hello I have a 1980 3tc Engine that is locked (Toyota Corolla 1.8)When I first purchased this engine the timing moved perfectly.I haven't even used it or turned it on at all.I put on the side draft Weber carburetors, transmission, headers, starter, and alternator.When I tried to put it on timing it was locked! (2 years later.. now)Things Ive tried:Take off transmissionTake off headersTake off spark plugsLubricated pistonsLubricated ValvesI haven't taken off the intake and carb off.Any ideas as to why it is locked?Note: The engine has been rebuilt, but like I said earlier, the timing was moving and I know this is engine was good. Thanks in advance. 2 Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 maybe timing chain tensioner is locking it up?(I don't know if those engines use one but that's my thought) Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is the chain intact? Remove valve cover and timing cover. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 After 2 years, the cylinders could be rusted. Especially if the plugs or carb was off the engine. Quote Link to comment
stevenzak Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I forgot to post the solution. Opened up valve cover, took off headers, took off intake, then i lubricated everything with dw-40. Last took a breaker bar and whaaala she turned. The car sounds strong. 1 Quote Link to comment
Papote469 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I have a 3tc engine can someone tell me the degrees for the ignition timing Quote Link to comment
a.d._510_n_ok Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 pics lol!!!! I like old funky yodas! Quote Link to comment
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