3.9 non starter

I've got a meter if yu haven't so we can check the pulsed output from the distributor.

Hey Fanatic, If i'm helping boomer, should I look for the pulsed output as a voltage or current

I would guess a pulsed output, with each pulse causing the coil to fire.

The little 8 pointed star wheel on the dizzy shaft should trigger a pick up unit, which then fires the coil.

As you have a remote amplifier disconnecting the lead from amplifier should leave you with the sensor.
A mili volt or frequency check while cranking should give an indication of switching (bit like how you would check an ABS sensor)

When you have satisfied yourselves there is are pulses then amplifier next port of call, as long as wiring isn't damaged check continuity with wiring disconnected and it has not shorted across

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Took the coil/ignition module off under cover of darkness tonight, reckon there's a good chance that there has been water ingress in the module and the link lead had chafed through exposing the wire so it may have shorted out too, bugger......
DV, regarding that link on eBay you sent. I have contacted the vendor asking for a buy it now, if he agrees then hopefully Drewster will pick it up whilst on his travels tomorrow

Woohoo!
I got that V8 growl again!
New/secondhand ignition module and link lead fitted and it fired straight up.
Thankyou for the pointers and advice Fanatic and thankyou to Drewster for picking up the part for me
Think I shall make up a spare, just in case

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Very much so and I'm a bit wiser to V8 electrics now so that's a bonus anorl, cheers bud