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Would the ignition system though make the car cut out while its being driven though?

I have Lucas ones, Ponts and condenser that came in a green box, but have never fitted these before and gapped points so not overly sure what to do. I don't own a timing light, and have never timed and engine. I know that all four leads are working fine, but when I pulled plugs 2 & 3 out of...

Have all the tools apart from the compression tester, though have seen this one http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-363771/sealey-ct955.html?gclid=CP3ZgK_Ai8kCFSgFwwodqTsG7Q But I don't know the thread size in the spark plug housing yet, as I like the screw on type rather than the hold in place ones.

But that is exactly what it has been doing, the engine sounds rough and popping and pretending to be a kangaroo, and can be felt inside. The steering wheel and gear stick are vibrating all over the place :(

I got all the correct parts as Paddock Spares were a great help as always. But I think the fault goes beyond the ignition. Also while driving it home today got 200 yards from home and the engine just cut out and will not start at all, it turns over fine, but will not fire at all. So guessing...

Last couple of days I found time to do some bits, starting with oil change and filters, spark plugs, leads, dizzy cap and rotor arm. But it has no made no difference - BUT today I have learnt that when spark plugs 2 & 3 are unplugged t make no difference to the running of the vehicle :(...

Happened again today, when I thumped the front interior light it comes on, but quickly goes back out again. Must be a loose connection or a bad earth again, I just live with it again.

Had a look today at the dizzy, 100% sure that it is a lucas model. Quite corroded where the coil plug goes, but don't think that is the reason behind the poor running. Could not see a part/model number on it that was clear to see. I did happen to have a lucas condenser for a 1971 Series 3...

Yeah all the above is fine on mine

Didn't have time today to have a proper play, but I did put the old back battery on, but the sounds and poor running carried out, so that has ruled out 100%. I will keep having a play, I did try to read the type of the dizzie, but could not seen anything obvious, its it located anywhere in...

My window ECU broke at the same point on mine to, though for some reason the windows did work once the car had been running a little while, not a hard job to fix at all, just be careful when removing the two plugs as there can be quite stiff to remove, just be patient with them. My light also...

wow thank you for the write up. I will give this a go hopefully on Friday if its not raining. I have a look at what dizzie I have before i start, hopefully it will still be clear enough to read - fingers are crossed. Once again thank you :)

No lol, Still got the Discovery and my wife now has a Freelander 1. Just missing the rangie but can not see that happening for a little while.

PMSL - nope a full hand one to the top of the head, not a Hitler one before you say anything lol

Could be lol, Its the limestone colour, so I suppose if you squint looks like desert sand with leaves. The other day I drove past a bus stop along a main road, and I noticed two lads stood up and saluted me as I drove past, never seen that before lol

Thank you for the explanation :)

ok thanks for the tips. Never checked points before so I have to read up on this

I will check the above thanks - it wouldn't be down to the alternator struggling to charge the battery and the HT leads or plugs having issues

Good news the battery fits, and what I change it has made to starting the ol' girl.... BUT. Since fitting it is struggles to get to 35-45mph, especially when cold and a kind of popping sound can be heard. I have checked all connections and all are good and nothing shortening. I will put the old...

My series 3 is now moss free, just has loads of leaves covering it at the moment grrrr