Thread: Lucas ignition amplifier replacement by Bosch 024

I just changed my disco to the bosch system ....... works fantastic

im thinking of doing this Conversion, i want to use an Oil filled Coil, it was mentioned one off a Camira would be ok, would it be possible to get a part number of a suitable oil filled one Please, also would this suffice

Holden Camira JB JD 4 CYL 1 6L Ignition Coil Standard | eBay


Thanks and Great tip too...

Originally Posted by Kevin B

im thinking of doing this Conversion, i want to use an Oil filled Coil, it was mentioned one off a Camira would be ok, would it be possible to get a part number of a suitable oil filled one Please, also would this suffice

Holden Camira JB JD 4 CYL 1 6L Ignition Coil Standard | eBay


Thanks and Great tip too...

I haven't bought a no-name-brand coil for this conversion so can't comment on its suitability or reliability. I've used OEM (used) Camira coils, OEM LR Bosch coils (used) and various others. The new Bosch oil filled coil I've seen used is the BIC290.

Something like PRC6574 here? Plugs, HT Leads and Coils Page 2

I can't work out the difference between that and the one above it.

Originally Posted by Davo

Something like PRC6574 here? Plugs, HT Leads and Coils Page 2

I can't work out the difference between that and the one above it.

The Lucas one is probably the one used in the 80's on SD1s and carby RRCs, the Bosch one suits the later systems like yours.

I've got carbies and added this sort of thing, (that's someone else's photo):



And a new Lucas coil. (Or it might be Intermotor - probably the same thing.)

This system uses these types of amps: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pnx-d2000/overview/ which are very common and easy to get from somewhere like Summit.

What have you found works best for caps and rotors these days? There seems to be a bit of dodgey stuff around.

Originally Posted by Davo

What have you found works best for caps and rotors these days? There seems to be a bit of dodgey stuff around.

Genuine cap if possible:

Land Rover Discovery S1 V8 Genuine Lucas V8 Dizzy CAP | eBay

Bosch GB864 Falcon XF rotor works well and is more readily available at short notice from Bursons.

Thanks. (Again!) I forgot all about CLR, and I wasn't sure if Lucas was still Lucas or not anyway.

Here's the copy from Dingocroft's rotor arm description:

Rotor Arm Lucas V8 Ref: STC1857
Application: Electronic ignition versions of Lucas V8 Distributor.
Description: Portugues made rotor arm supposedly on original Lucas tooling. (Original Lucas item is no longer available and these are no longer in production).
Approximate dimensions: length 70.5mm (2.8"), height 24.2mm (0.95"), spindle diameter 14.6mm (0.57").

They're an honest bunch so I tend to take their word for it.