Attached is a picture of the ignitor on my 78 FJ40 with the stock 2F engine. In checking my ignition system, I have found it to be bad. Does anyone out there is cruiserland have one in working order at a reasonable price. Thanks from a rookie, and, learnin every day.
78 FJ40 2F engine Ignitor
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Tigerstripe40
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You have a couple of options.
When I took mine out, I cracked it open and found that there is a couple of diodes, resistors, and transistors in it. If you're handy with a multimeter, or know an electronics geek, you can repair it for pennies compared to buying a new one.
Otherwise, you can just bypass the ignitor alltogether and just run it as a standard ignition
When I took mine out, I cracked it open and found that there is a couple of diodes, resistors, and transistors in it. If you're handy with a multimeter, or know an electronics geek, you can repair it for pennies compared to buying a new one.
Otherwise, you can just bypass the ignitor alltogether and just run it as a standard ignition
From your other post , you said you sre getting steady spark from the coil, what makes you think the igniter is bad.
I have one I could send you ,just pay for the shipping, but please make sure that it is what you need.
Have you followed up on JIM C advice and checked the ignition further?
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Tigerstripe: Thanks so much for the advice. Really, I think that I would like to convert to to point and condenser system, but I don't know how to do this. Can you guide me through it step by step. Thank you so very much for your quick reply..
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VICM: Sometimes have good spark from coil and then again, have no spark at all. Also did all of checks that Jim recommended and all was well on that end and I found no other problems with the ignition. At this point, I don't see what it can be other than the ignitor. PLEASE. Send me the ignitor and if it is not work, I will gladly send it back, but I would almost bet that the ignitor is the problem.
I shipping by UPS, send to: Frank Gibbs
645 Zollie Lavender Rd.
Gordon, Ga. 31031
If by US Mail, send to: Frank Gibbs
P. O. Box 152
Gordon, Ga. 31031
I got a message from Tigerstripe on going back to the standard ignition, but I really don't want to do that if I can possibly get the electronic system working.
Thanks for your generous offer. If you can do this for me it will be greatly appreciated. Just shoot me back a message letting me know for sure. Thank you very much.
I shipping by UPS, send to: Frank Gibbs
645 Zollie Lavender Rd.
Gordon, Ga. 31031
If by US Mail, send to: Frank Gibbs
P. O. Box 152
Gordon, Ga. 31031
I got a message from Tigerstripe on going back to the standard ignition, but I really don't want to do that if I can possibly get the electronic system working.
Thanks for your generous offer. If you can do this for me it will be greatly appreciated. Just shoot me back a message letting me know for sure. Thank you very much.
Hey there Tiger I own a fj40 and it seem to have the bypass system and I'm having the same problem there's no spark coming out of the coil and I put a test light in the coil and got a very weak pulse coming from it I can't find the problem I tried replacing the coil and the contact points cause they were burnt out. I would like to go to an electronic system but I can't find one that doesn't need a igniter
Yea really mate do u know a good electronic system
Pertronix Electronic Ignition KIT & COIL PACK: for a Landcruiser 2F & 3F. I had mechanic recommend and install. Replaces the igniter and costs less than a replacement one. Seems a common conversion on this site. Since you are in Australia try Pertronix Performance Ignition Products - http://www.pertronix.com.au/ They say same day postage for 2F kit.
Ditto on Pertronix. I converted, it was very easy, it's a very clean install, and it just works. Just my $.02.
