Thread: V8 electronic dizzy (how fun they are)

Originally Posted by omnibus

this is the type of module that is in the vehicle
is this oem for a 1980 stage 1 v8
if not does anyone know where I can find info on oem gear
is there a better alternative (such as points or better module setups)

The picture is of a chinese copy of a Bosch BIM024 module. They were never fitted OEM to any Land Rover. However they work very well when they are working. You can buy a genuine BIM024 Bosch module from any auto parts store (eg Bursons) or ebay. I don't have much trouble with these modules but I only use genuine Bosch. I fit tons of these as an upgrade to the Lucas module used by LR.

But before you buy one check the dissy, set your multi meter to resistance and make sure the pickup coil in the dissy isn't open circuit. These dissies are tons more reliable than points dissies, easy to diagnose and repair. But if you can't handle electronics, by all means go back to points and get used to crappy cheap points burning out every 7000km instead of electronic failure every 200 000km.

My comments on clean tight screws, wires and mountings for the module still stand. Dirty wet connections don't make for good contact. Also make sure your ignition coil is a proper electronic ignition type. The original points coil will damage the module.

update
well i purchased the genuine bosch module bim-024 and removed my (no idea of brand ) other module bim-024 copy

I went out the back and grabbed a few coils out of the rigs i have
I tested a few different coils and ended up with one of the oil filled can type works a treat
worst part of this whole situation is it was the coil the whole time not the module
oh And my timing changed by about 20 deg so just adjusted that and away she went

now I have just purchased a engine from Debacle with 20 thou bore, 10 thou crank grind a petronix setup in the dizzy and a few other bits, does anyone else have one of these setups are they as good if not better than what I am running now ?