Recent content by James Moore

Johnny C, thanks for the information. Would a stuck heat riser cause an engine to stop running?

It fired out the exhaust. For the most part, I soley start the truck with the chock out a portion of the way. The car was originally from the west coast, but I purchased it while I was in Austin, TX. I am now in CT which they all have very similar elevations right at sea level. Thanks for...

It might have been from the previous owner. Next time this happens, I will check the carb glass. I do want to point out one thing, the truck was running perfectly until the engine stopped running and had a backfire out the tailpipe. I don't know if this is anything, I replaced the spark plugs...

Those are all great questions: Stock 2F Engine : YES Aisin Carburetor: YES Stock distributor and coil: YES Vacuum advance working? Unknown What is your ignition timing set at? Unknow

I’m having an issue with my 1976 Toyota FJ40 that has now happened twice, and I’m concerned that I may end up needing to have it towed again. The most recent time, I was driving home from the store. The engine was fully warmed up and had been running well. While going up a slight incline, the...