Ignition system setup from scratch!
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:11 am
Hi all.
Need some direction getting my V8 running.
Basically, during my restoration ive lost ALL datum points for one reason or another.
Ive NEW replacement components to fit the removed items but im having a devil of a job figuring out the order, wiring and sequencing of everything.... in short, the engine turns over freely, has a spark but nothing else.
My question.... if you had a bare engine in front of you and a new electronic dizzy, coil, cap, leads and plugs, what would be your approach to validate true TDC, align dizzy, wire leads upto the cap and get it running.
Ive got a hard wired switch to bench run the engine as I know im getting 12v to the coil and starter solenoid. Just cant fifure the rest out myself and its driving me mad!
My engines a 1984 3.5 rover V8.
Need some direction getting my V8 running.
Basically, during my restoration ive lost ALL datum points for one reason or another.
Ive NEW replacement components to fit the removed items but im having a devil of a job figuring out the order, wiring and sequencing of everything.... in short, the engine turns over freely, has a spark but nothing else.
My question.... if you had a bare engine in front of you and a new electronic dizzy, coil, cap, leads and plugs, what would be your approach to validate true TDC, align dizzy, wire leads upto the cap and get it running.
Ive got a hard wired switch to bench run the engine as I know im getting 12v to the coil and starter solenoid. Just cant fifure the rest out myself and its driving me mad!
My engines a 1984 3.5 rover V8.