Igniter coil? help please :(

[ienjoysocks]

my 62 is in the shop and the mechanic says he thinks the problem is a bad igniter coil (the truck shut off on me going down the highway last week ). its not a cheap part, he can get one for $270 new. anybody know where i can get a used or remanufactured one or is there a way to fix without replacing the part/best course of action here? any help is appreciated.
thanks.

Edit: just remembered something...at the garage there was an old fj40 there that looked like it hadnt moved in about 20years, might there be a compatible igniter coil that could be cleaned up and used in that thing?

 

[Tvaldriz]

Cruiserparts sells tested used ones for $100. Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 FJ62 Parts For Sale

They also show a "as new, take-off with 500 miles on it
for $200.

I'm not affiliated with them and have had no dealings with them.
I've heard good and bad. Your call, but I'd try it if it were me.

Otherwise, post a request in the Parts Wanted section of the list.

 

[Mace]

Almost any toyota ignitor will work (similar vintage) (might need to replace some of the plugs)

Minitrucks have a nice compact unit that is integrated with a coil.

 

[candograge]

swap out with a dui dizzy one wire hook-up get replacements parts (cap/rotor/coil etc.)at any parts store anytime
'gm hei" an bedone with dealing with dealer / specal orders just our thoughts here @ candograge

 

[cruiser88]

I was under the impression that 60 and 62 coil igniter was not compatible????

Not that i have tried....but i did ask once

 

[ienjoysocks]

so im thinking i might ask about the one in the fj40
in any case, im just trying to avoid having to spend the 240 bucks. poor college kid

 

[cruiser88]

Read this first

https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/94089-igniter.html?highlight=60+62+igniter

 

[cruiser88]

Check the classifieds

https://forum.ih8mud.com/parting-out/190272-1988-fj62-dark-grey-grey-interior.html

 

[cruiser88]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/parting-out/188625-parting-out-1990-fj62.html

 

[cruiser88]

There are a few more rigs in there.....good luck

https://forum.ih8mud.com/parting-out/181335-parting-out-88-fj62;-92-fj-80-a.html

 

[ienjoysocks]

swap out with a dui dizzy one wire hook-up get replacements parts (cap/rotor/coil etc.)at any parts store anytime
'gm hei" an bedone with dealing with dealer / specal orders just our thoughts here @ candograge

could you elaborate/explain to me like im the village idiot? (to steal a phrase.)

 

[Moby]

Update to the new Performance Distributor ignitor and coil: 3FE Firepower Ignition Kit

I'm running this ignition with a MSD coil and Magnecor wires (Performance Distributor says that the MSD coil was almost exactly the same as theirs) with the plugs gapped to .065. Adds about 2-3 degrees of coil on time to increase spark energy. There is a noticeable improvement, particularly when the engine is cold or at higher rpms. It's not going to make it a V8 but it does give it a little extra pep.

 

[ienjoysocks]

thanks for all the quick respones! moby im lookin at that ignition kit. sounds cool, but i just dont have the money to toss at it. i just need a functional vehicle right now.

 

[turbeau69]

Hey, last year this time i replaced my dizzy with a DUI and kept all my parts if you need them fast i can over night them tommorrow. if they work for you then you can send me the money for the parts as long as you pay for shipping.... from 32256(jax,Fl)

pm me i will give you my cel and we can work out details if you need.

 

[ienjoysocks]

dizzy...distributor? haha. i might have something going closer to home here...will an igniter out of a 60 work in my 62? is it the same?
thanks.

 

[AK69FJ40Ripper]

i'm from the 40 forum but i'm doing a 3FE swap and want to go with a DUI. which one should i get? i've been trying to find one but i just can't do it. i have dial up in bush alaska, super slow. makes searching super fun.