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Ok all My cold starting issues were caused by a failing starter over time...the starter finally gave out and I replaced it with a gear reduction one and the engine started right up...check out the old starter when it failed...looks like cone failed a long time ago as I found a piece that had...

I went to NAPA and the have a two prong flasher for $13....works good...when you connect you will need to make your own connector wires as the prongs do not line up with the wiring harness. I would recommend wrapping the connectors on the flasher with black tape as I shorted out my fist flasher...

Fuse seem to be ok

Ok I have installed LED bulbs and have changed out the flasher to an electronic one...everything works good....then all of a sudden the blinkers and hazard lights stop working. Also brake lights will not work but driving lights work. I have now put two electronic flashers in and have seemed to...

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In the morning when I cold start my 78 FJ40 (original stock) it takes multiple turns of the key before the engine will start. Periodically I will see a little smoke coming from the the engine compartment so I went to investigate. I noticed that the smoke was coming from the connection of the...

Well...I resolved my LED bulb issue....all I needed to do was replace the original flasher with an electronic flasher. Hope this helps someone.

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I found this number stamped on my engine and are unfamiliar what this number is...I have attached photo.

What a newbie error....my carburetor needs to be tuned in....so it was nothing with the starter or coil...just the carburetor.

Ok sorry for the newbie not using the correct terminology. Yes the engine was turning over but did not start. Once I got choke closed the engine turned over and ran.

Once I got the choke closed it started...what do you think the issue is?

Yes and the choke knob and cable is not hooked up to anything...if electric choke then manual choke is no longer needed correct

Well he is a platinum level mechanic...unfortunately he lives 19 hour drive fro me.

Yes...my brother in law who is a mechanic told me he thought it was the choke hanging open and that is causing the engine not to turn over. I went out and looked and the flaps were wide open and the engine would not start. I fiddled with the flaps and got them to close and guess what the engine...

I mean how to fix if open not closed on cold start

With the electronic choke should the flaps be closed on a cold start? If so my choke flaps are open. How do i fix if they are to closed on cold start.

Wire from battery to started then wire to the coil. On thing it could be is my electronic choke is wide open...if I am correct the flaps on the choke should be closed when starting cold...trying to figure out how to check this out. Any ideas...I have a Weber carb.

Ok so I changed out the battery for a new 1/21 dated red optima and still the same problem. The starter just keeps running when I turn the key the starter just keeps going and does not turn over... would this be a potential starter issue or coil? I have put in new plugs and wires. Frustrating