Distributor and timing

[red66toy]

So the timing mark was steady this time?

 

[1962fj40]

So the timing mark was steady this time?

Yes, seems to be better now.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

make sure Both Distrubter Hold Down bolt & the twist clamp are good and tight , Its easy to forget to do one or the other

if in a hurry , happen to be once and changed timing alot

 

[1962fj40]

Went on a short test drive today and everything seemed to be back to normal. A little lack of power, but I'm sure that is just some minor adjustments.

Thanks everyone for all your help

 

[Beehanger]

No progress too speak of. I managed to pull the distributor and double check everything. I have managed to verify that the distributor as well as vacuum advance seems to be ok. I haven't checked the vacuum line coming from the carb yet.

Yes, a internal resistor coil was added when I upgraded the ignition several years ago. I can verify that it is working fine as I zapped myself 3 times today lol. And yes, older 1962 FJ40.

Runs flawless at idle, runs like crap under load and will even spit out the carb when I hop on the accelerator. Hoping that it might just be a plugged vacuum line.

REsurfacing this. What was your vacuum at when you were off a tooth? what was it at when you were back in time?

 

[Beehanger]

Port was clogged.

The Octane selector knob is directly connected to the vacuum advance so when you increase rpms the Octane selector knob moves inward. A great little telltale that everything is working good.

which port ended up being clogged?