Think i need new leads

[pinchmeimdreamin]

With the sun being out got our first real outing in Cherry today couldnt stop smiling, and found that the previous owner had fitted an overide fan switch (hidden behind the steernig wheel. However noticed again the car seemed to be missing a bit so when we got home I had a look around the engine and to think i may have found the problem



It seems the plug extension on plug 6 had been twisted the wrong way so was near enough touching the exhaust



Im thinkg it had started arcing onto the exhaust and causing the missing, I also noticed plug 5 was going the same way



so i have put a temp lead on no6 and intend to buy a new set of leads tomorrow may even get a new rotor arm/dizzy cap whilst im at it.

[Cider Andy]

pinchmeimdreamin said:

It seems the plug extension on plug 6 had been twisted the wrong way so was near enough touching the exhaust....Im thinkg it had started arcing onto the exhaust and causing the missing.

It looks like it might have, although it's difficult to tell if it's just the shroud that's burnt.

If you do replace the rotor arm try and find a genuine Lucas component as some of the pattern parts are useless. Aftermarket distributor caps tend to be ok.

[That Daddy]

pinchmeimdreamin said:

With the sun being out got our first real outing in Cherry today couldnt stop smiling, and found that the previous owner had fitted an overide fan switch (hidden behind the steernig wheel. However noticed again the car seemed to be missing a bit so when we got home I had a look around the engine and to think i may have found the problem



It seems the plug extension on plug 6 had been twisted the wrong way so was near enough touching the exhaust



Im thinkg it had started arcing onto the exhaust and causing the missing, I also noticed plug 5 was going the same way



so i have put a temp lead on no6 and intend to buy a new set of leads tomorrow may even get a new rotor arm/dizzy cap whilst im at it.

Try http://www.famousfour.co.uk/ i got 2 sets of Genuine caps & rotor arms(yes even the arms)about 12 months ago(hard to find)they should be able to help with the leads too.

Edited by That Daddy on Sunday 13th July 20:41

[ESDavey]

I just got a set of Magnecor race leads from ACT - people say they are the business & appear good.

http://www.actproducts.co.uk/ignition.php

[fenderbender]

ESDavey said:

I just got a set of Magnecor race leads from ACT - people say they are the business & appear good.

http://www.actproducts.co.uk/ignition.php

I'm with him above. Spot on product

[frankgilbert]

LOOK at the sets being sold on ebay at £79.00 approx 10mm blue silicon 4 strand s.s. mesh specification not macthed by mags

[Meatball]

Why do people bother with those magnacor leads? ive just brought a set of standard lucas leads for about £22 from that guy who sells the tvr parts on here (i dont know his PH name )And they are excellent quality.

[K4TRV]

Likewise Halfrauds do Bosch/Lucas ones around the same money - never had a problem and can afford to change them every 18-months or so. Couldn't consider the overhead with Magnecore versus any performance difference with std leads?

Trev McM

Edited by K4TRV on Friday 1st August 08:14

[nicktowe]

Before you fit Magnecor leads ask TVR Power what they think ofthem and then make your decision!

[blitzracing]

Meatball said:

Why do people bother with those magnacor leads? ive just brought a set of standard lucas leads for about £22 from that guy who sells the tvr parts on here (i dont know his PH name )And they are excellent quality.

Ive had this discussion with Mark Adams over the Magnacor. He recommends them due to their mechanical reliability, plus the fact they have a lower core resistance that can help ignite LPG fuel so loved by the Range Rover fraternity, that needs a hotter spark. They wont however give you any more power on petrol over a decent stock set, plus in some cases they cause glitching in the coil primary, that can upset the rev' counter.

Mark

[trackcar]

frankgilbert said:

LOOK at the sets being sold on ebay at £79.00 approx 10mm blue silicon 4 strand s.s. mesh specification not macthed by mags

crikey blast from the past .. where have you been the past year? I tried to get hold of you for months then gave in and bought elsewhere, sorry!

[That Daddy]

blitzracing said:

Meatball said:

Why do people bother with those magnacor leads? ive just brought a set of standard lucas leads for about £22 from that guy who sells the tvr parts on here (i dont know his PH name )And they are excellent quality.

Ive had this discussion with Mark Adams over the Magnacor. He recommends them due to their mechanical reliability, plus the fact they have a lower core resistance that can help ignite LPG fuel so loved by the Range Rover fraternity, that needs a hotter spark. They wont however give you any more power on petrol over a decent stock set, plus in some cases they cause glitching in the coil primary, that can upset the rev' counter.

Mark

In fact i have seen 2 Chims that have odd Tacho action because of these leads personally i dont like em for the RV8,although they seem pretty good for the Rice Burners,still overpriced though

[Johno]

Magnecor are not what they're cracked up to be . . . Get Moroso leads from Real Steel and you'll save money, be able to cut them to the length you want them and in mine and a few others experience who've been converted last much longer.

I wouldn't let a set of Magnecors near my engine ever again.