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by joeyg1973
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:30 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: HEI Distributor weights and vacuum advance question.
Replies: 10
Views: 492

The Quick way to do it if you just want to try it out, is remove the springs and weights and just tie some wire around where the springs were. Also remove the hose from the vacume canister. Set the trigger angle to 10 degrees and see how it goes. If you have any problems with miss firing try ...
by joeyg1973
Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:29 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: HEI Distributor weights and vacuum advance question.
Replies: 10
Views: 492

I don't as I the engine is still in the shop. I used the HEI conversion on another FJ-40 I owned and the difference from the stock Toyota makes this a no brainer. The HEI module I used at the time was a 4-pin.

Rather than explain it I can just point you to the link I used to modify mine. I made a 7 ...
by joeyg1973
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:05 am
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: HEI Distributor weights and vacuum advance question.
Replies: 10
Views: 492

hei vs edis on a Toyota 2f

My big issue with the edis is mounting the 36-1 toothed wheel. On a Toyota 2f the harmonic balancer is riveted right to the crank pulley, the whole thing is attached to the crank pulley via huge 48mm nut that is set deep into the double pulley. Granted I could drill out the rivets and put some ...
by joeyg1973
Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: HEI Distributor weights and vacuum advance question.
Replies: 10
Views: 492

Well I am using the HEI distributor on a Toyota 2f motor... and to tell you the truth after hearing your description of what I need to do... that EDIS setup is sounding better and better. :)

Joe
by joeyg1973
Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:15 am
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: HEI Distributor weights and vacuum advance question.
Replies: 10
Views: 492

HEI Distributor weights and vacuum advance question.

I have looked for this answer everywhere and can't seem to find the answer. I have an old 4 pin HEI distributor for a straight 6 that I have converted to a 7 pin. While there is plenty of documentation on how to wire up the 7 pin to the MS2, it doesn't mention what needs to be done with the vacuum ...