I checked each lead on coil with a plug and all fine. I tested the central contact in the cap which work also, so though here we go she gonna fire......no:confused: so i thought i would check the points again, so i removed the points and had a close look, the insulator between the sprung arm...

tried HT direct form coil to s/plug and have spark when points opened. so faulty dizzy cap then? spose i could check each ht lead then would know if cap or leads?

coil to earth with lamp, ignition on, lamp light when points opened!! so this means problem with HT circuit right? so new leads and a Lucas distributor being ordered monday. I am going to check the ignition switch though as lamp not very bright. M

i'll give it a go tomorrow and let you know..cheers muchly

have ordered a lucas dizzy so will try from the ground up. thanks

Thought i'd found the problem, the carbon pin in middle of the dizzy had corroded and snapped..fixed / bodged with the spring from a pen!! amazingly the right size.......but still not sparking. with a test lamp on Batt + and coil - and when Ignition off points closed the lamp is lit and goes...

which way round should the insulator be on the points. I have a ducilier dizzy fitted, should the washer be on top, or, underneath the points

I can't seem to get a spark......she was running great and then cut out and wouldn't start. checked plug against block no spark with dizzy cap removed no spark between points. lead from coil to dizzy checked against block no spark I'm running out of ideas I bought and fitted the...

I've got brake fluid leaking in the foot well just behind the pedal. got no manual so cant see was seal will have gone.:confused: tandem braking system - servo assisted....wot els d'yer need 2 kno

mega...cheers dude

okay, then my next Q, which V8 and gearbox - so i can keep my eye out. perhaps a landy V8 + GB which is in a f*cked landy??

Heres one for all you experts I will soon be aquiring a S3 Ltwt 2/14 petrol 1979. I was wondering which is the better engine + gearbox conversion V8 or V6 as per normal cost is s factor but this is a second vehicle for use on the farm pulling trailers and maybe a bit of fun so mpg is no major...

hi guys, I've just bought a 79 series 3 ltwt ex mod 12v its RHD and as I live in France I need to change the head lights, I found these on fleabay Land Rover Series II / III Sealed Beam Light Kit LHD on eBay (end time 05-Jun-10 17:55:25 BST) are they any good for what i need - the current...

what is it wiv leeds....... im no going there

don't go to leeds....

:D:D:Dha ha ha ha:D:D:D:D you nutta

oh my god - amazing...inspiring...i#m completely blown away. you have the patience of a god.......keep it going. I'd love to be able to say i will do the sme when I get my s3 but it would prob be a lie....never say never though.... didn't know could get wire brushes to fit grinders...

praps he likes to smell his doggy farts

oh don't worry everything will be wrapped up in cling-film

thanky kindly