Non US distributor with US carb?

[Cruizerstuff]

I have a non US distributor for my 78 FJ40, but can't afford a non US carb or Weber at this time, and wondering if this will work, and if so where would I hook up the vacuum advance. Any advice is appreciated!

 

[rgentry]

Jim Chenoweth is the guru but I'm not sure he listens to this
board. I know that you need a source of ported vacuum, off
the carb, just beneath the throttle plates. Do not nook it up
to intake manifold vacuum!

 

[Poser]

Is there something wrong with your current set up?

If not, toss the distributor in a box, get your carb, and install the whole deal later..or go pick a money tree, and get the carb!


Good luck!

-Steve

 

[Cruizerstuff]

I've only had the cruiser for a few months. The PO has removed some, but not all of the smog stuff and I'm sure what's left is not the right way to have it. I get about 9 mpg. I was planning on rebuilding the carb and using the advance only dist, but maybe I should keep the old dist, just not sure about the advance / retard hookup. Thanks again for the help!