Hello Everyone, need some help with my 1982 FJ40. Noticed the past few mornings when I started this rig up its running really rough at idle, but give it a little gas and the 2F will run perfect. I don't drive this cruiser very often but I keep the gas fresh and add fuel cleaner a few times per year.
I checked the points and noticed a little slop in the base plate the points mount to, just seems really loose. All screws are tight. Seems the old OEM distributor may be a bit worn from the years of service. I really can't see a way to tighten this base plate the points mount on.
Makes me wonder, is it time to change the entire distributor with a brand new CDI unit and get away from points? Found a new CDI distributor unit online at a good price but I have questions and need some help pls.
-Does CDI still need the external coil?
-The CDI distributor seems to show only two wires, neg and positive.
-How will the wires connect, to the external coil or ignition?
-Or, do I just install a new Toyota OEM distributor and go back with points?
I appreciate any help you can provide.
I checked the points and noticed a little slop in the base plate the points mount to, just seems really loose. All screws are tight. Seems the old OEM distributor may be a bit worn from the years of service. I really can't see a way to tighten this base plate the points mount on.
Makes me wonder, is it time to change the entire distributor with a brand new CDI unit and get away from points? Found a new CDI distributor unit online at a good price but I have questions and need some help pls.
-Does CDI still need the external coil?
-The CDI distributor seems to show only two wires, neg and positive.
-How will the wires connect, to the external coil or ignition?
-Or, do I just install a new Toyota OEM distributor and go back with points?
I appreciate any help you can provide.