svda electronic distributor - no spark

[avant-garde]

Hi, I've just bought a new electronic SVDA distributor and coil for my 1982 T25 CU 2.0 as I was running the 009 points dizzy before and I wanted to upgrade.

In a nut shell I have no spark when turning over.

I also don't have any idle stabilising unit - Do I need one of these units to make the new electronic dizzy work?

I've had to put the old 009 back in for now.

Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated - as always.

I'm pretty sure I have an 2.0 CU from a bay camper if that helps. And with solid tappets.

[avant-garde]

Okay,

One more question, Do I also need an 'Ignition module' in order for the electronic dizzy to work. I don't think I have one and I'm thinking that that may be the reason why my new dizzy is doing nothing.
No spark or anything.

I put back the 009 dizzy and the engine starts.

I have no idea what is what any more. I have no idle stabilisation unit and I think I am missing the ignition module.

Cheers,
Kevin.

[bigherb]

Depends on what type of electronic ignition it is fitted with.

[avant-garde]

Hi bigherb,

The coil and dizzy which I bought from 'simonbbc'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130595742789? ... 1439.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110781240311? ... 1439.l2649

Let me know what you think please.

Cheers,
Kevin.

[tonytech]

Looking at the specs, I think the powerspark dizzy has a ignition module built in.
However I think you may have bought their standard dizzy for use with coils having a resistance greater than 1.5 ohms
and their sports coil having a resistance less than 1.5 ohms.

My knowledge of early ignition systems is a bit limited, but I dont think the 009 was original, so has someone fitted a coil with a balast resistor? Did you remove one?


Good luck.

T