Big cap dizzy (1 Viewer)

[HujSGory]

Hola Comrades!

As per title, I have a project coming up, and I'd like to use a later style big cap distributor on a 2F engine that does not have a side door recess.
The Dizzy I'd like to use is the 3FE one, as I'm doing away with the vacuum advance anyway.
Will the bigger distributor fit in the 2F engine without the later side panels?

Cheers!

 

[fjc-man]

Are you referring to the “dented” side pushrod cover?

 

[77mustard40]

You need to find a dented side cover and swap the old one out, make sure to replace the cork gasket. I had my big cap rebuilt and re-curved before installing it, that was nearly 10 years ago and it’s been great. FYI mine was from an FJ60 so a late model 2F, I’m not sure about the 3FE dizzy but since it’s an F block I’m guessing it would be a go. Someone else may chime in.

 

[HujSGory]

Do i need the panel with the later recess, or is it possible to squeeze a big cap dizzy in against the older style engine panel?

 

[CruiserInProgress]

Do i need the panel with the later recess, or is it possible to squeeze a big cap dizzy in against the older style engine panel?

I just finished a big cap upgrade on my 79 FJ40 2F. To fit a big cap distributor required an upgrade to a FJ60 dented/recessed pushrod cover. The big cap distributor would not fit otherwise.

 

[HujSGory]

OK good to know, thanks.

 

[3_puppies]

how are you going to use a 3FE distributor on a 2F engine?
or are you using a 3F distributor?

 

[Shark56]

Do i need the panel with the later recess, or is it possible to squeeze a big cap dizzy in against the older style engine panel?

It will not fit with out modifying the side cover or getting a later model "dented" side cover.
There are some threads on here of guys using a carved out block of wood and hammer to make their own "dent".
I never tried it, and ended up getting one from the Mud Classifieds.

 

[HujSGory]

how are you going to use a 3FE distributor on a 2F engine?
or are you using a 3F distributor?

Yeah, will be using a 3FE distributor on a 2F engine, thats the plan anyway.

 

[mtn biker]

Just wondering why are you wanting to get away from the vacuum advance?

 

[HujSGory]

Because I'll do it electronically where I can map it better.

 

[martymart]

If you need a dented side panel to fit the large dizzy, I have an extra one from a 1982 FJ40 2F motor that I can sell you or trade.

 

[cims1970fj40]

If you need a dented side panel to fit the large dizzy, I have an extra one from a 1982 FJ40 2F motor that I can sell you or trade.

If the individual above doesn’t want it I might consider buying it.

 

[HujSGory]

If you need a dented side panel to fit the large dizzy, I have an extra one from a 1982 FJ40 2F motor that I can sell you or trade.

Thanks for the offer, I'll pass, not sure which engine is going to endup in the rig yet, so need to decide that before I go buying parts.

Cheers.

 

[martymart]

If the individual above doesn’t want it I might consider buying it.

I pm’ed you