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As title really... wondered if there was rev limiter built into the ECU on a Hotwire set up? Anyone know?

I am about to start fiddling around swapping engines again so figured it would be a good idea to change the clutch while i am at it - i have a new driven plate and a good pressure plate already sorted, but i am now in a quandry over what release bearing to use.... I can't remember which type i have ...

Here are some pics of my motor and brief specs. 8) It is based on a 1986 Porsche 924S with a Land Rover 3.5 V8. Originally running a four barrel carb, it is now running later Range Rover Hotwire fuel injection (in preparation for an upgrade to bigger cc) with a full custom tuned stainless exhaust (a...

Changing the alternator fixed this.

I was smoking about in my V8-mobile last night and noticed the charge light very dimly glowing on the dashboard with the headlights on, glowing slightly brighter with the lights on high beam and brighter still the more electrical load you apply - it doesnt glow at all with the engine running and no ...

Hi, If it's a 35DM8 or DLM8 the rotor shouldn't touch the pick up head. There should be an air gap. Jim OK, i can't really see the pick up as the dizzy has the factory cover on so had guessed it was some sort of microswitch - what you say above makes more sense. I will check that there is an air gap.

I have tried rotor arms and caps, both genuine used Lucas items- same problem with the substitutes. Also tried swapping king lead and swapping a couple of individual spark plug leads (with spares) and it didnt seem to make any difference. I had always assumed this type of dizzy trigger was pretty re...

I tried a spare one, but i don't have a new one lurking around. The spare made no difference. Do you reckon it is that?

I have been running the ignition upgrade as outlined here for quite a while now without any problems, but i now have a headscratching problem..... I have a good fat spark on start up and tickover and for normal pottering, but the harder the engine revs, the weaker the spark gets until it breaks down...