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Thanks for the input fellas. Just a quick re-cap: I’ve just bought a 1982 Petrol Series 3, rolling chassis and I’ve having trouble getting the engine to start. Previous owner had install a new battery, new starter solenoid, new HT leads and a new dizzy cap There was no...

Thanks for your reply Philvy, but I'm afraid I do not understand your comments regarding not firing up. 180deg ? - not familiar with this term. did you set it on sparking plug 1? - I've not had a spark until now. What do you mean by "let a friend crank the starter and turn the dizzy" Is...

P.S. does anyone live near me? I'm in Stone, Staffordshire.

Installed complete new dizzy and I now have spark at the plugs :):):) But, the engine won't fire up :(:(:( I ordered a new dizzy before the suggestion of a Lucas, so it's not a Lucas but is described as suitable for all Series III. I'm concerned that maybe the timing is now out, hence...

how are you testing for spark at the plugs? holding plug on to head bolt and turning engine over. how are you testing for spark at the coil lead? pulled lead out of the centre of dizzy cap, held a little way from head bolt and turned over engine. high tension works to the dizzy as you've...

Hi all, thanks for your replies. Please see above pictures. (cheers nrgserv for the 'how to insert photos info') Is this electronic ignition?

Hi Matt, Thanks for the reply. Everything is dry, it's been garaged and is now in my garage. The condensor does look old, with a lot of surface corrosion. I can't see any points under the distributor cap, just a rotary arm. Can I send you a photo? Cheers, Ande

I've just bought a 1982 series 3 rolling chassis with a 2 1/4 petrol engine and I having trouble getting the engine to start. I’ve fitted a new coil and spark plugs. The battery, starter solenoid, HT leads and distributor cap all look very new, and the engine turns over fine, with the help of...

Thanks for the warm welcome Griffdowg. The chassis is an 88. I'm thinking truck cab rather than a rag top coz both me and the wife feel the cold too much. I do plan to have the canvas tent type cover on the back end. Sorry don't know the correct term for it - yet! Oxides, thanks for the link...

I used to play around with motorbikes and became a bit of a guru on the Yamaha Vmax, so I'm no stranger to grease and spanners, but I am a total novice with Land Rovers. I've always liked the look of Series 3's and have just bought a galvanised rolling chassis with a petrol engine. I plan to...