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Jul 18, 2019 | 06:25 PM

Exodus82

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Hello everyone, This is Granty from GA. I am new to this informative forum of proud Jaguar Owners. I have a 1982 series iii 4.2 XJ6 that I am trying to restore after it was scorched in a garage fire. It started and ran ok after the fire but now it wont start, after sitting in my garage for over a year. It cranks ok but just wont start. I have been doing some self help to get it started and with the help of a Haynes Auto Repair Manual, I managed to determine that I have a no spark problem. I am now at a point where I believe the Pick-up in the Distributor is bad because I tested the connector that plugs into the Amplifier and get no resistance reading. My problem is that I am a bit intimidated by the removal of the Pick-up from the distributor. I am worried that I may mess up the Timing and this is something I don't want to tackle. Question, do I have to remove the entire Distributor to replace the Pick-UP? Can I do this without affecting the timing or having to readjust the GAP? Any assistance would be appreciated.

Jul 18, 2019 | 07:37 PM

Grant Francis

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Welcome to the Forums.

My memory?????, it can be done in-situ, fiddly, but doable.

I suggest a quick re-ask in the Series, S1/2/3 XJ6/12 Tech Section., and the guru's in there will sort it easily for you.

Good luck.

Jul 18, 2019 | 10:05 PM

Daf11e

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From: Dural, Northwest Sydney. Australia.

Welcome aboard Granty.

Jul 19, 2019 | 04:00 AM

Norri

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Granty,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

Jul 19, 2019 | 07:25 AM

GGG

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From: Durham, UK

Welcome to the forums Granty,

I've copied your question to XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III forum for advice from members with the same model. Here's the direct link to it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ick-up-220694/

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-x350-x358-28/ to the main XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also uset the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

Jul 19, 2019 | 08:21 AM

LnrB

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From: Tehama County, California, USA

Hello, Granty,
I'm sorry about your garage fire. We're a little sensitive about Fire in these parts (whole town of Paradise burned last fall) so that got my attention.
I hope you get your Series 3 started and running as it should.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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