Ignition Problems

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Dec 05, 04 2:29 pm

Help!! I have fitted a new ignition module (gone from a five pin to a four) and have rewired various bits. Took the van for a drive + discovered that when I put my foot down it sounds like a diesel. It almost sounds like pre-ignition, but I'm not sure.

I would like to know if the ignition module for the six cylinder, the small block and the big block is the same unit or does each one require a different unit (ie. Have I got the wrong one?)

I have also used the old ballast resistor (4 connections) using only two of the connections.

Any thoughts are very welcome - Terry.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Dec 05, 04 4:03 pm

The modules are not engine specific.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Dec 05, 04 4:58 pm

Thanks Dave. That rules out the possibility of the wrong unit. I'm still wondering about the ballast resistor, but that seems unlikely as the coil is getting power.

Terry

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Dec 05, 04 7:25 pm

You sure it is not something daft and un-related like a blown exhaust manifold gasket?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Dec 05, 04 7:59 pm

Hi Dave
Problem solved the ignition timing was miles out. I should have checked it in the first place. Thanks for the input,

Terry

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Mon Dec 06, 04 11:16 pm

Terry
I am not one for vans or pick ups but yours looks fantastic, the look is just perfect.
Mick

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Dec 08, 04 7:42 pm

Cheers Mick. I'm not into vans or pick-ups either, but I just had to buy this one!

Terry