Recent content by 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 advance. So diaphragm is good, but vacuum advance is...

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 to #1 (generally towards #4). I also did the...

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 advance set-up.

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 match the adjusted dwell? but then, why doesn't...

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 top of the 2nd gear. I hear it in the back, ie out...

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. The angle slightly varies 41.3-41.5; but dont...

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 is indicative. (Devices shown on the right &...

So I purchased a new distributor cap (mine was chipped) and a new rotor. I noticed the new rotor has a rough edge (black bit) at the tip. not sure if this is a protective coat or something that helps the current transfer. Feels alot like a match box but my old rotor did not ave it, or it...

Thank you @pb4ugo ! Even thou my hand brake was down / released; pulling the drum cover was very difficult. I used 2xM8 bolts to screw it out, but it pulled the shoes out with it. Amateur mistake, I should have loosened the brake from the spindle before pulling it out. Thinking that must...

1982 FJ40 Saudi Spec My parking brake was a bit loose...so I decided to tighten it. While opening / removing the cover, a spring & 2 covers fell out. When I managed to get the cover off, I noticed my right shoe was not connected to the wheel brake cylinder. Not sure if this happened...

I'm jumping back on this after a few weeks of "other" things. I did do some preliminary investigations; opened it up, cleaned / sanded the copper connectors. I have also increased / overcome my fear with "playing" with the distributor. I also experimented with starting / turning the engine...

WOW!!! That's impressive. The more I look at it the more intrigued. I see you went with an actual approach. Did you pull out your existing harness and then map everything? I like the way its set-up; it shows where everything is located complete with the connector details. Do you have the...

great!! Software???? I'm just using auto-cad to draw my schematic. The rest is on excel. What about you? what software?