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General Category => Triumph Sports Cars => Topic started by: tr7v8mike on May 15, 2020, 09:42:30 PM

Title: Removing dizzy
Post by: tr7v8mike on May 15, 2020, 09:42:30 PM
Hi, I have a RR P38 engine and I am going to remove the dizzy and install electronic ignition (Megasquirt).  Does anyone know where I can get a plug for the hole left by removal of the dizzy?  Rimmer Bros don't have anything.

Thanks
Mike
Title: Re: Removing dizzy
Post by: 88v8 on May 16, 2020, 04:11:49 AM
No, but I have happily used the Lumenition Optronic system on a number of cars, retains the dizzy.
Currently in my Land Rover with Rover V8, and my Rambler with factory 327.

Ivor
Title: Re: Removing dizzy
Post by: TR8Driver on May 16, 2020, 12:00:31 PM
Does that engine have a crank-driven oil pump?  If not, you will need something to drive the oil pump.  I saw, but can't find anymore, a place in the UK that will remove the top of the dizzy and put on a nice caps.
Title: Re: Removing dizzy
Post by: TR8Driver on May 16, 2020, 12:03:18 PM
Check out the "dumpy dizzy":

https://www.megasquirt-v8.co.uk/ms_3-9_efi_serpentine.php

If you still need to drive the oil pump, check out the "dinky dizzy":

https://www.megasquirt-v8.co.uk/ms_3-5_etc.php
Title: Re: Removing dizzy
Post by: tr7v8mike on May 17, 2020, 07:04:52 PM
Thanks Darrell, perfect solution.