Broughton

Starting does seem to get progressively poorer after a few turns (battery is in good charge).

Drove to the garage and engine turned on/ off several times during the MOT, then it simply gave up.

Hi Huw. Symptoms:- Engine runs perfectly for a few seconds ................. then dies! Plenty of fuel in carbs. Electric fuel pump...

Thanks Huw and Yep! 350 ohm! Datsun bible says approx 400 so I'm taking 350 as OK as there must be continuity.

Thank you gentlemen for your help but still banging my head on the wall with this one! I replaced the ignition unit with a second hand...

After a bit of searching I've found free online access to 280ZX workshop manuals and enclose the link:-...

Hi Jon. Thanks for your input. Good stuff! "Special" in this case means, amongst other things, the fuel injection is replaced by a...

second or two, or dies immediately you let it off cranking? I don't know how yours is wired, but on the original cars, there's a CRANK...

Hi Huw. The copied pages are most useful (please name the book/ manual so I might obtain a copy). Not only test for ignition unit but...

What car is this for do you mean the black box on the side of the distributor?what are the symptoms?

Car is special using 280ZX engine and yes, the black box. Symptoms ................. engine fires-up on the key for mere second or two...

I've searched this site (and other sites too) but cannot find how to test the subject ignition module. Can anyone help?

Thanks Toopy. Now that's a good read for a long winter's night but all a bit too techy for this numpty. Just hopeful someone has done...

OK. The engine had the injection replaced by SU's simply for appearance. Engine used in a one-off Morganesque type special which...

Ooops! Just realised I put the following in the wrong sub-group so repeat it hear. Apologies to all. "Would appreciate suggestions...