Hi All,
My build thread is linked in my sig. I have an '81 FJ40.
Right now I'm trying to understand the best course of action regarding my distributor. This is also making me question things involving the smog equipment.
Here are facts and questions I have in my head so far, in no particular order. Please answer or correct me as you see fit!
1. Doesn't seem to be possible to buy a new or NOS NipponDenso 19100-61102 which is the factory installed distributor.
2. Is it possible to buy a rebuild kit, or parts that would let me rebuild it to like-new condition? It ran when parked.
3. I'm told I could buy a NEW (non original) distributor from a vendor here, cap off the retard circuit, and reroute the advance to a direct ported manifold vacuum hole of some sort. AND this would allow it to work with the smog equipment. BUT it would still fail any sort of emissions check.
4. I could buy a new, non original distributor AND desmog the engine. My county/state do not require emissions checks. I would love more info on the legal ramifications of this. It seems relatively common.
Thoughts?
My build thread is linked in my sig. I have an '81 FJ40.
Right now I'm trying to understand the best course of action regarding my distributor. This is also making me question things involving the smog equipment.
Here are facts and questions I have in my head so far, in no particular order. Please answer or correct me as you see fit!
1. Doesn't seem to be possible to buy a new or NOS NipponDenso 19100-61102 which is the factory installed distributor.
2. Is it possible to buy a rebuild kit, or parts that would let me rebuild it to like-new condition? It ran when parked.
3. I'm told I could buy a NEW (non original) distributor from a vendor here, cap off the retard circuit, and reroute the advance to a direct ported manifold vacuum hole of some sort. AND this would allow it to work with the smog equipment. BUT it would still fail any sort of emissions check.
4. I could buy a new, non original distributor AND desmog the engine. My county/state do not require emissions checks. I would love more info on the legal ramifications of this. It seems relatively common.
Thoughts?
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