AYM707

I found a replacement advancer for $30 in Japan. that's is easy replacement

Ok...not sure I understand? I have vacuum advance. As per the FSM clipping, while the engine was at idle, i sucked on the tube connected to the vacuum advance. The engine RPM do not increase nor was I able to suck any air out of the vacum...

just an observation, I am comparing the distributor orientation between my FJ45 & FJ40. It appears to be off by 1 cylinder; cylinder # 1 is at 12 o'clock (FJ45) vs 10 o'clock (FJ40). But I also checked it against TDC #1 and it was pointing...

When you alter the point gap you are slightly changing when the spark happens, which changes the overall timing. Always set the point gap then time it. I think i have the same timing light, it works great.

Well ... I think it is fair to say that I have not been checking the timing. That might be my problem. Ordered a similar unit from Temu (certified cheap-o here). Based on the location of the vacuum tube, my unit is definitely a vacuum...

I am just re-thinking my steps to how I got here. I did not adjust the timing while fixing the dwell, is it that now I've changed the dwell the timing is off? I had misfiring when my dwell was 35 degrees; and now at 41.3 degrees. Timing has to...

It only misfires while driving; no misfiring when in neutral and engine is rev'ed. Will go through the remaining items this weekend. Thanks for check list.

Well ...the test drive was very disappointing... Yes, the hesitating was reduced...but now its misfiring!! mainly in 2nd gear & a few times in 3rd gear. Typically when I do a gear change. It feels like the brake is engaged when I reach the...

Jumping back to this.... Finally got some time & courage to do this. After several attempts, I've ended with ... I know I'm a bit out of spec (40-41 degrees); but thinking this is good enough for a solo / unexperienced person like myself...

Inspired by @stewt ...I drew my test board. This is based on the original schematic that I shared earlier. I removed items that do not apply to my vehicle. Most devises are located in the "right" place; of course the wiring route / location...