Recent content by dunc101

Hi all - this is really interesting. Im wondering if anyone can advise about my current issue. Island have been superb in the past, but I recently bought a bonnet catch that's faulty so I need to exchange it. No problem. But I just cannot get hold of Island. I emailed them directly nearly 2...

Both good points, thanks. Yes, coating in a non conductive grease / paste will help also. it’s going to be one of those requirements where there is no single solution. Everything mentioned here will help. Great advice - thanks!

Absolutely! Yours is bigger than mine though... :( ha ha

That's my fallback plan...or more for my 3.9 v8, random googling just showed me this : https://www.famousfour.co.uk/new_parts/ff_part?part=31828 Hmm.. :)

Yes, that's fair. I was looking to understand more about the option, and whilst there is at least one solution (mega squirt), for me, now, its more hassle and cost that I want to commit. At least I now know! :)

Well played, sir

Yes - I saw the megasquirt page also. Alas their system - which does look to do this - is a lot more than just dizzy cap replacement. It’s the entire wiring loom and ecu (I believe) amongst other components to time the spark etc. I’ll read around megasquirt a bit more, but it’s looking like...

All good points, thanks. Hmm.. More investigation / consideration needed here I think.

Hi all, Forgive a noob query, but in trying to make the whole of my 3.9 v-belt engine water / deep wade proof. I head about bypassing the dizzy, and using [Ford Mondeo??] coil packs instead, to crest a more powerful controlled spark,and provide a waterproof system. Is this all correct? Can...

Thanks Hippo!

this is a project I could follow - let us know if you decide to do the conversion!

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Do it, P38-DFX! I know the kits fit a Discovery or classic RR - not sure about a P38, but with 'a little' engineering, anything is possible. A P38 Dakar would be something id like to see!

Thanks flat - good to know ive found one other (indirect) owner so far. Im sure there are more though, either direct or indirect! The search, and hope, continues... The storms (at least in my area) last night - and wind continuing this morning - remind me why a Dakar without doors is FAR from...

Thanks for the welcomes, Shimsteriom and brianp38dse - looking forward to engaging with members! :) Knappster - thanks. I’ve always liked them since a friend borrowed one many years ago. This one just came up for sale at the right time. It needs some work, but hey - it’s a Land Rover - show me...