Rustyv8 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Hi guys, Rebuilding a 1985 90 with a 1987 RRC classic 3.5 carb V8 (none of which I disassembled in the first place, so makes the reverse process harder!) So i now have to connect the dizzy and coil etc and checking if I've got the right bits and a few questions: - There is a 3pin connector on the side of the distributor as per photo, does the amplifier connect directly into this or is there a cable connecting the two of them? - where does the other end of the amplifier connect to? Is that direct to one of the coil terminals and what cable is needed? - from what I can tell I need to get my hands on part number STC1184 plus a connector cable? Anything else missing? (HT leads, coil pack etc are already in place, all new) Sorry for the dumb questions, but 'sparky' stuff not my strong suit at all ? Cheers all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyv8 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Oh boy.... zero replies.... were my questions that dumb??? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L90-v8 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I think there must be a cable missing to connect the magic eye to the ignition amp my amp was bolted directly to the side of the dizzy body with a tiny plug connecting it up plug my disco has a large waterproof plug on the side of the dizzy an the amp is located on the front panel with a loom joining the two together neither of my dizzys have that type of plug are the insides original? the ignition amp wires go to the coil I think ones white and the other is white and black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyv8 Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks for that. Yeah I've been trying to see where the amp module would actually mount on the dizzy and there is no obvious place really either. I figured there was a cable missing as you said, but can't see it on any parts diagrams at all.... it all came from the same RRC so should be correct I guess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 maybe it needs this cable STC1212 http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/92312/4758/link_lead_assy_distributor_module Module STC1184 http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/92297/1699/ignition_module_amplifier_v8_range_rover_classic___defender___discovery_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc1967 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It's a great question, I'm just lurking waiting for the answers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Whats inside the dizzy..... that may help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 It looks new, is it possible it's an aftermarket item? I don't recognise it to be honest, but then I stopped messing with clockwork a while ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyv8 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Ok so my saga continues. I went digging in a box of spares that came with the engine (which admittedly I had kinda forgotten about....Duh!) Turns out the connector is for a Lumenition ignition system which was on the RRC it came from! So at least the mystery is solved ? I found the box and connectors buried deep in said box so hopefully no damage.... Question now is whether it works on the 90, form what I can see and have read it should be largely just plug-and-play in the 90 - right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Lumenition module should work on anything, usually the just need +12v power & connected to the dizzy / coil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyv8 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thanks for all the help folks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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