it was the ignition module - running sweet now, cheers
>From: "David Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: help required - l20b ignition probs >Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 02:35:03 +0000 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Originating-IP: [203.56.239.116] >Received: from [209.61.188.254] by hotmail.com (3.2) with ESMTP id >MHotMailBDD6E11E00494004374ED13DBCFE09840; Tue, 04 Dec 2001 19:36:16 -0800 >Received: from mars ([144.136.12.205])by jupiter.linuxengine.net >(8.11.6/8.11.0) with ESMTP id fB52b7507680;Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:37:08 -0600 >From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue, 04 Dec 2001 19:36:39 -0800 >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >X-OriginalArrivalTime: 05 Dec 2001 02:35:04.0105 (UTC) >FILETIME=[71EB0190:01C17D35] >X-UIDL: 5!D!!)aj"!cP/"!R;""! >Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >cheers mate - thats what it has been narrowed down to - i bought a bosch >one >for $66, and am fitting it now... >let you know how it goes... > >>From: "Chalmers, Ryan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Subject: RE: help required - l20b ignition probs >>Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 11:28:29 +1100 >>MIME-Version: 1.0 >>Received: from [209.61.188.254] by hotmail.com (3.2) with ESMTP id >>MHotMailBDD6B71A00CB400438D7D13DBCFE0A500; Tue, 04 Dec 2001 16:36:57 -0800 >>Received: from mars ([144.136.12.205])by jupiter.linuxengine.net >>(8.11.6/8.11.0) with ESMTP id fB50b2500600;Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:37:02 -0600 >>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue, 04 Dec 2001 16:37:57 -0800 >>Message-ID: >><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2655.55) >>X-UIDL: *ok!!#),"!``H"!l>X"! >>Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >>I had a problem a while back where the tacho would spike and jump around >>over the place and she would miss fire as well turned out to be the >>ignition >>module on the dizzy easy to get as same as alot of holden ones I believe, >>bit exy though although if you pay for a bosch one it will be better. and >>put plenty of that white heat transfer compound under it (it should come >>with it. >> >>Ryan >> >> >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: David Thompson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> > Sent: Wednesday, 5 December 2001 11:08 am >> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > Subject: help required - l20b ignition probs >> > >> > List, >> > I am having some serious problems with my l20b. >> > I am running s2 bluebird electronic ignition, and a bluebird carb. >> > The problem started when I decided to retard the ignition a little to >>get >> > a bit more power on optimax. This worked, however I was forced to fill >> > with leaded petrol since the optimax had run out. I noticed a little >> > audible detonation under load, so I advanced the ignition to compensate >> > for the fuel. >> > However when attempting to start the car after work yesterday, it would >> > not start. I found a blocked fuel line, and blew it clean - there is >>fuel >> > being pumped to the carb - so I assume the problem is ignition related. >> > Finally I unplugged cyl no 1 ignition lead to test for spark, and the >> > engine ran - on 3 cylinders. I then connected the lead number 1 and >>drove >> > home. >> > The car started to run worse and worse, with the tacho showing random >> > ignition breakdown and spiking. >> > -This does not change with ignition timing. >> > -The battery is charged and charging when running. >> > -I have swapped the ignition leads with no change in result. >> > Could it be: >> > -Damaged spark plugs due to detonation? >> > -Damaged bosch electronic ignition coil? >> > -Damaged s2 bb electronic distributor? >> > -A broken wire somewhere? >> > -An earthing problem? >> > Any assistance in finding the cause of this problem would be >>appreciated. >> > Regards, >> > David Thompson. >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com >> > <http://go.msn.com/bql/hmtag_itl_EN.asp> >> > >> > >> > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- >> > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- >> > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > No unauthorised redistribution of this email >> > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm >> > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html >> > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> > --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
