Does anybody recognise this ignition module?

[Paul B]

I'm asking for a friend of mine who has just bought a Stag with a RV8 in, but he has no idea what make/model this ignition system is, or how it wires up. Anybody have any info?

[russell_ram]

That'll be Rover SD1 35DM8 ignition amplifier/ballast resistor module sir. Not my favourite as it runs a 6V coil and doesn't give the fatest spark, so I don't use them myself (as the later distributor mounted module is much better if you're going to use stock Rover stuff). Rimmer's (RPI?) do an 'upgrade' version of that module - opinions vary on it's effectiveness.

I'm sure a glance at an SD1 haynes Manual would have you on your way or someone who has used them will be along in a bit.

Russ

[Pocket rocket]

hopefully this should help


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[Paul B]

Thanks for the info guys, looks like the problem is sorted now.

V8 forum comes through again

[Nige]

Hi. I think I read on this forum before that there is a way of by-passing that Opus amplifier/ballist resistor pack so that you can run a 12V coil which works much better??

I have much the same setup as above (same silver amp box in photo above) but the dizzy itself is the Lucas Opus 35DE8. I find it very hard start the engine when its hot. Not too bad start when cold. I would like to by-pass and run a 12V coil if their is a way without changing the whole dizzy??

Thanks
Nige