Thread: Points & Condenser for 1980 Series III military

Originally Posted by lugnuts

Can anyone identify part numbers and vendor for new points and condenser for my 1980 Series III, Australian-built military rover? Or maybe a complete new distributor? Six cylinder, 12V and has Bosch GT40 ignition coil. The condenser is marked only “made in Germany”. See photos.

(Originally a dual-fuel truck, petrol and Lovato propane system).

I’m located in eastern USA & not yet finding these parts at US vendors.

Many thanks!

The wrong points are fitted to that distributor, the pivot is missing as well as one of the fixing screws.
Depending if you value originality over reliability but I'd be tossing that distributor and fitting an Electronic .

Im thinking this will fit.

AccuSpark 25D6 Electronic Distributor for Land Rover 6 Cylinder 1962-1974 Models | eBay

I posted the details in a thread some years back.

Surprised myself & found the thread......mil spec dizzy components



Colin

Thanks to all for the advice! Unable to find the original Bosch condenser, so I spliced one in from the local parts store and it started right up. Given the difficulty of finding (or even identifying) parts for the old Bosch ignition, I'm thinking of converting to electronic ignition. Would appreciate any advice re Accuspark or other options.

The Accuspark dizzy is a well made and a drop in unit on the 6 cylinder. I have a brand new one here waiting for the rebuild on mine - easy to deal with and fast delivery. They are the only ones making a new dizzy for these engines so unless you want to rebush and rebuild yours, these are the way to go IMO. I'll go take some pics so you can see one in more detail. 👍😊