Idle Solenoid Cut-Off on Carb - Early FJ40

[stoshzack]

Sorry if this has been covered, but I could not find any info in a search.

Does anyone have a solution or source for replacing/upgrading the idle solenoid on the early carbs? Specifically a 1970 FJ40? I see later idle solenoids for 1975 and above being sold, but none for the earlier models.

Thanks for any help.

 

[JohnnyC]

I am not an idle solenoid type guy… I run weber for 30+ years

But I recall somebody saying (maybe @brian ?) that you can sand down the plunger for a temp fix so you can get going till you find a replacement

 

[JohnnyC]

Oh btw I would just confirm it’s the solenoid… is it getting 12v … does it click? You can test by running a jumper to battery

 

[stoshzack]

Oh btw I would just confirm it’s the solenoid… is it getting 12v … does it click? You can test by running a jumper to battery

Thanks - just curious. Getting some dieseling when I turn mine off. Haven’t verified it is the idle solenoid yet.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I'd be checking the spark plugs, ignition timing and points gap. Also inspect the contacts in the cap and on the outside. If the contacts are aluminum, check for oxide build up - its an insulator - I scrap it off with the small blade on a swiss army knife for the inside contacts

 

[Pighead]

Getting some dieseling when I turn mine off.

That's not really a common sign of a bad solenoid. I deleted my solenoid years ago and don't get dieseling if I keep it in good tune.

 

[mattressking]

The early solenoid is better, it is serviceable and usually doesn't need much to get it working. Remove the steel housing (peened in two spots), remove shell then clean out, oil as needed (if rusty)). Then retest.