Spark Plug Wiring Woes (1 Viewer)

[DawtSpot]

Hey all, I've got my first LC finally! She's a 1992 FJ80. I tried installing NGK spark plug cables, and all the spark plug wires went in great. Unfortunately, the wire that goes from the distributor to the coil, on the coil side it looks like the NGK is an outtie, and my stock original? is an innie... plugs inside the coil. Not sure what to do. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! In my second pic, they are not lined up facing the same way...

 

[jonheld]

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Use OEM cables. 90919-21503 available at any Toyota dealer.

 

[DawtSpot]

Use OEM cables. 90919-21503 available at any Toyota dealer.

Thanks for taking the time to look up the part number. I was hoping to find a solution that didn't involve buying a whole new set. I currently have the NGKs installed to the spark plugs, and just left the original wire to the coil. So it runs fine right now, I was just hoping I was missing something. The guy that sold them to me said he's never heard of this issue, so i'm wondering if i'm doing the install wrong, or if the part is for a different engine, or if my coil is different for some reason... etc.

 

[450LX]

Does that NGK coil wire still fit? I'm thinking the boot will just over the connection. I like the idea of that boot rather than it being exposed anyway. See if that wire fits and clicks and if it does I would run it!

 

[BILT4ME]

Thanks for taking the time to look up the part number. I was hoping to find a solution that didn't involve buying a whole new set. I currently have the NGKs installed to the spark plugs, and just left the original wire to the coil. So it runs fine right now, I was just hoping I was missing something. The guy that sold them to me said he's never heard of this issue, so i'm wondering if i'm doing the install wrong, or if the part is for a different engine, or if my coil is different for some reason... etc.

Well, you got lucky that "The 3FE Guru" chimed in for you there. I highly recommend you follow his instructions. He has done the work on and owned 3FE's since they were new and is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about these and exactly what the issues are.

 

[jonheld]

Thanks for taking the time to look up the part number. I was hoping to find a solution that didn't involve buying a whole new set. I currently have the NGKs installed to the spark plugs, and just left the original wire to the coil. So it runs fine right now, I was just hoping I was missing something. The guy that sold them to me said he's never heard of this issue, so i'm wondering if i'm doing the install wrong, or if the part is for a different engine, or if my coil is different for some reason... etc.

Your ignition coil should be 90919-02185 which is what it looks like to me, but my eyes are old and crusty.

You really want to keep the majority of engine/underhood parts OEM, especially the ignition components. Trying to save a few sheckles or buying into marketing hype in the hopes of adding "performance" will absolutely yield poor results and wasted time and money.

Understand what you have and what it was designed to do, and love the overall simplicity of the 1987 technology.

 

[DawtSpot]

Does that NGK coil wire still fit? I'm thinking the boot will just over the connection. I like the idea of that boot rather than it being exposed anyway. See if that wire fits and clicks and if it does I would run it!

I'm going to go try that now. I was a little worried to shove it in there earlier, it looked a little short on first inspection, but I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[DawtSpot]

Your ignition coil should be 90919-02185 which is what it looks like to me, but my eyes are old and crusty.

You really want to keep the majority of engine/underhood parts OEM, especially the ignition components. Trying to save a few sheckles or buying into marketing hype in the hopes of adding "performance" will absolutely yield poor results and wasted time and money.

Understand what you have and what it was designed to do, and love the overall simplicity of the 1987 technology.

I totally appreciate that. I've done fix and flips with a bunch of 90's cars, as well as restored a few different types of cars (1985 300SD Benz, 1967 Austin Healey) I generally keep everything OEM, especially when they are well made machines. Perhaps I'm wrong in my thinking, but I thought the newer tech could only be a good thing for delivering the current, though I suppose that could effect the gap, and the overall functioning?? I wasn't so much trying to save money as do what I thought was right, but life is a learning process I guess I also don't happen to make enough money yet to shell out $100. Thanks so much for the response, I should have done more research prior to buying I suppose.

 

[Tools R Us]

My guess, that set is for the FJ62, the only difference is the coil wire. Not a fan of the NGK wires, mainly the color, have installed them with good results. Toyota wires are good stuff, but they have become very proud of them. If the choice is aftermarket, would try; Denso 6716180 or Beck/Arnley 1755968 have had good results with those on other motors.

 

[jonheld]

I thought the newer tech could only be a good thing

Way overthinking this. It's a tractor motor with 1st gen fuel injection designed in 1987. Made to run on 3rd world dirty fuel with little to no maintenance for extended periods of time. Beer in the fuel tank, urine in the crank case.

 

[DawtSpot]

Does that NGK coil wire still fit? I'm thinking the boot will just over the connection. I like the idea of that boot rather than it being exposed anyway. See if that wire fits and clicks and if it does I would run it!

I cut the innie piece from the old one with some tile cutters, and frankensteined it. Fits nice and snug

 

[CaptClose]

Way overthinking this. It's a tractor motor with 1st gen fuel injection designed in 1987. Made to run on 3rd world dirty fuel with little to no maintenance for extended periods of time. Beer in the fuel tank, urine in the crank case.

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