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In case anyone is interested, I just received a reply from PerTronix to my query about whether I could use the above-mentioned NGK spark plug cables with my PerTronix II ignitor. Their response was to the point : "We do not carry any information outside of our product range. If those are a...

Yah - I wish I had paid more attention when I bought the Pertronix years ago - the parts guy gave me what I needed, (ignitor, plugs, coil, wires), I installed it all and life was good. Don't recall reading the part about 'carbon core wires', though I'm guessing that's what he gave me at the time.

Thanks for your input, much appreciated! I just found the Instruction Sheet that came with the 'PerTronix II Electronic Ignitor'. It starts by saying: "CAUTION!!! Please read the following important information....Point 1. DO NOT USE SOLID CORE SPARK PLUG WIRES. Use carbon or suppression...

I have had a Pertronix II ignitor and Flame Thrower coil installed in my 77 FJ40 for ten years or so - no problems. I figured it was time to rejuvenate the ol' 2F and bought plugs, cap and rotor. I was about to buy the NGK plug wire set for the FJ (Stock #8136/Part #RC-TE92), when I was told...

Good day, everyone: I've got an 77 FJ40 2F I've been working on -- replaced the cam and lifters a while back -- put about 1000 miles on since then --truck runs really well, idles nicely, lots of power. Was replacing the valve seals the other day and thought I'd go a little further and take...

Thanks, Mark - it was doing pretty much the same thing before the regrind - when I pulled the cam one lobe was beat up and its corresponding lifter looked like someone was going at it with a chisel. I did a compression test; #1-132, #2-130, #3-142, #4-138, #5-147, #6-145. Appreciate the heads-up...

Thanks for the vacuum info - I'll have to pick up a new gauge and study up.

Thanks, Mark, I really appreciate your experience on this -- it does appear that the break-in of the cam may have failed (if the rough idle and the 'dollar-bill trick' are the result), but before I try again (or sell out) I'd like to exhaust all other possibilities, (pardon the pun), however...

Well, finally got some decent weather to work on the beast - everything looked good. Put the lifter cover back on - went for a 50 mile joy ride (drove it like I stole it) out and back on a paved road with a few hills. Noticed right away that the engine running a little rough, not bad but...

Well, I got the side-cover off without having to remove the distributor. Turned engine over by hand to free each lifter - pushed with my finger - all turned freely in their bores. I put a small dot of white paint on the rods and lifters, and a corresponding dot on the block. Unplugged the...

Thanks, Mark - I noticed your reply just after I posted last - I did have the original cam reground and the lifters too. Thanks for the pictures, when I get the side cover off they'll give me something to look for!

Yes, I fired it up and I can easily turn the pushrods with my fingers - I dabbed a little white paint on each of the rods which helps to see what's happening with all of them - some are rotating rapidly, others not so much. Of the problem ones, one is actually moving a little bit, (if it wasn't...

Thanks for responding! Sounds like a good place to start - several questions come to mind: 1. Should I remove the distributor to get the side-cover off? (When I started the project, I think I may have taken the distributor out before I removed the side-cover and put the side-cover back on...

I've been slowly bringing a 77 FJ40 2f back to life - I recently re-installed the cam and lifters - reground by the local machine shop. Followed the prescribed break-in procedure with recommended lubes and oils, etc. and 1/2 hour of 2000-2400 varied RPM. Took out for a few joy rides - have...

77 FJ40 - Thanks for all the info, guys - I just replaced the rings and springs on my manifold horns and was wondering if you would recommend applying some sort of non-hardening paste(?) that could withstand the heat, assist with sealing, and prevent rust?? The horns feel a little loose and I'm...