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Dizzy to Amp Wiring Help Needed

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Hi,

I'm about ready to fire up my engine for the first time!!!

Only thing left is to connect the distributor to the amplifier.

I've got a 35DM8 dizzy and a black plastic amp mounted on an alloy plate.
There are 2 terminals in the dizzy plug and 3 in the amp plug (one of which is earthed to the amp)
I have suitable connectors ready but HOW ARE THESE CONNECTED UP PLEASE?

Thanks in advance

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Come on guys,

Any advice would be much appreciated

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bigdawgv8 wrote:Come on guys,

Any advice would be much appreciated

Thanks :D
Is the 35DM8 dizzy the one that has the electronic box of tricks with the coil on top?
A quick 'search' through the pages would probably turn up some info.
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Got any pics? - I'm not sure what you mean by amp plug & dizzy plug.

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Hi,

Thanks for the replies!

The dizzy has a 2-pin plug on the side.
The amplifier is mounted next to the coil on an alloy plate bolted to the inner wing. There is a short (1 inch) jump lead from the amp to a 3-pin plug. One pin is earthed to the mounting plate

I have to connect the dizzy plug to the amp plug but I need to know which pin connects to which pin in each plug?
Hope that is a bit clearer?!

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If memory serves correctly, there is another connection on the amplifier. The 3 pin plug you refer to has white (+12V ign), white/black (rev counter feed, coil -ve), and ground.

There is also a 2 pin connection on the amplifier, and you need a lead to go between that and the 2 pin connection on the distributor.

Anybody confirm that?

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ChrisJC wrote:If memory serves correctly, there is another connection on the amplifier. The 3 pin plug you refer to has white (+12V ign), white/black (rev counter feed, coil -ve), and ground.

There is also a 2 pin connection on the amplifier, and you need a lead to go between that and the 2 pin connection on the distributor.

Anybody confirm that?

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Hi Chris,

Yep, I have the loom that connects the amp to the coil and that is in place.
The other connection at the amp has 3 wires into it, one of which is earthed to the coil plate.
3 wires from amp and 2 from dizzy.
Anyone know how to wire these up????

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If you look at the bottom pic in the post from Paul B, there are two spade connections on the black module, lined up with a slot in the case. You should have a cable that goes from that to the two bullet connectors (1 male, one female) on the lead from the distributor. Have you got that? I think the wires are red & blue.

Then the 3 pin connector (is it circular) should have white (ign +12, coil +ve), white / black (coil -ve & rev counter), and earth which you have found already.

If that makes no sense, have you got any pictures of your setup?

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Post by bigdawgv8 »

Hi ,

Thanks for your help with this Chris.

The set-up is nothing like that in the pics above.

All the wires (dizzy and amp) are black.
The connectors are oval with tiny (1-2mm) flat pins side-by-side in them.

I have taken pics tonight.

Can I send them to you??

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See PM.

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Chris,

You (should) have e-mail! :wink:

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