Jussi Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 It's been some problems here in north on last days Last summer I just drove my car...but this.... My summer holiday started on last friday and of course I celebrated it with driving my Lotus....driving, eh couple of blocks Last friday: Idle has been quite poor on some time but this time it didn't even took revs and engine shutted down couple of times, then it didn't started anymore. Took the car on garage and when it started the running was very poor. Checked that it got fuel and sparks. Changed new spark plugs and ignition ampfilier (it's from chevy small block)...didn't helped. Today we took the distributor out and realized that timing rotor is broken: Another strange thing is that the manual says that from distributor to ignition amplifier-box ohms should be 3-5ohms (the lead between amplifier and distributor). we got only 1,7ohms reading. It would be nice if someone could check from his car what readings you get. We think that best solution is to get new distributor...but from where? I would appreciate any help to find new replacement distributor and it would be nice if the company has fast delivery....need my car this week Couple of photos from the model from my car: Quote Check my blog and leave comments/suggestions Jussi's photography blogSee you in G+ Jussi Alanko in Google+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 SJ Sportscars list them. RECONDITIONED DISTRIBUTOR 41623 (Constant Energy) Part number SJ594 Exchange £145.00 (click on the camera for picture) Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks John, but isn't the distributor on USA-models different than euromodels? USA/Federal distributor has the correct vacuum advance/retard capsule. Euromodel will fit but then we have to play with the timing. Quote Check my blog and leave comments/suggestions Jussi's photography blogSee you in G+ Jussi Alanko in Google+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks John, but isn't the distributor on USA-models different than euromodels? USA/Federal distributor has the correct vacuum advance/retard capsule. Euromodel will fit but then we have to play with the timing. So give them a call & have a chat, they're very helpful & speak excellent English. Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks again John....email send, fingers crossed Quote Check my blog and leave comments/suggestions Jussi's photography blogSee you in G+ Jussi Alanko in Google+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi42 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 eBay...pertronix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) What kind of job is it to install Pertronix? Need any other parts? At the moment, all we need is a new "timing rotor" and a new "pick up unit". If I put the Pertronix, can I forgot those? Any direct link for suitable Pertonix system for my distributor Edited June 19, 2012 by Jussi Quote Check my blog and leave comments/suggestions Jussi's photography blogSee you in G+ Jussi Alanko in Google+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcosta Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Used a Pertronix copy of the Lucas dizzy...works really well. http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/flame/dist/british.aspx Very simple install, 2 wires to their coil.... Rob Quote Robert Costa 1984 Turbo Esprit Very Black! 2004 Lotus Elise Quite Green! gone 😞 1977 S1 Esprit, in less bits 1998 Lotus Elise S1, Azure Blue Sydney, Australia “The car's weakest part is the nut holding the steering wheel” Recommended procedure before taking on a repair of Lucas equipment: Check the position of the stars,kill a chicken and walk three times clockwise around your car chanting:" Oh mighty Prince of Darkness protect your unworthy servant.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 The plastic drive dog is generic to the Lucas constant energy distributors, as is the pickup. I bought a Rover V8 disributor from Ebay, removed the parts and sold it for more than I bought it for! You can also get the parts from a series 3 Jag. I'm sure there are many others. As a general guide, if you see a Lucas distributor with a blue cap, it is a Constant Energy version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSimpson Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I wonder if these people can help. http://www.accuspark.co.uk/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Got euro version Turbo Esprit distributor from SJ (great service as always ). Took all inner parts to my old distributor and car is running now Quote Check my blog and leave comments/suggestions Jussi's photography blogSee you in G+ Jussi Alanko in Google+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Good news that you're up & running again now get out & put a few miles on it. Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks John Will do. Although fan relay rattle sound came back, we thought the problem was with the otter switch, which we changed...but it wasn't On USA-model there are 3 fans and I got readings 1,4ohm, 1,0ohm and 1,0ohm. We have fixed those two fans. It may be time to fix that last one also. Strange thing is, when I disconnect that 1,4ohm fan....rattle of relay continues. Relay is new one, any good tips for checking wire, where are those "bad connections"? Fan relay rattle is occasional, usually it happens with hot engine. Quote Check my blog and leave comments/suggestions Jussi's photography blogSee you in G+ Jussi Alanko in Google+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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