XJS ( X27 ) 1975 - 1996 3.6 4.0 5.3 6.0

V12 ignition lead routing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-19-2016, 03:01 PM
leo_denmark's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Middelfart
Posts: 774
Received 264 Likes on 178 Posts
Default V12 ignition lead routing

I bet some of you has devellopped the best sequence and routing for the ignition leads.
Mine looked like a snake pit, and my first go on making it better didn't help a lot...
My engine is a 1989 HE
 
  #2  
Old 05-20-2016, 01:15 AM
Greg in France's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: France
Posts: 13,339
Received 9,092 Likes on 5,355 Posts
Default

I have removed the cruise control from the V on my car, so it made the whole business a great deal easier, and I had a set with custom lengths and ends made up to suit. What I suggest is placing as many in decent "runs" as you can, then see what you have still to go, and then find suitable leads to fit what is left. Quite often changing a lead end to a 90 degree from a straight, or vice versa, makes a big difference to how it goes in and looks. The OEM leads work fine, but are not as good as more modern designs like Magnecore, but wider than 8mm diameter leads makes things harder.
Greg
 
  #3  
Old 05-20-2016, 01:27 AM
Daim's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Bremen, Germany
Posts: 5,906
Received 2,180 Likes on 1,583 Posts
Default

I can take a pic later but my dizzy and leads are laid totally clean and uncluttered. No wild weaving etc.
 
  #4  
Old 05-20-2016, 01:48 AM
Paul_59's Avatar
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: https://t.me/pump_upp
Posts: 832
Received 324 Likes on 235 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Daim
I can take a pic later but my dizzy and leads are laid totally clean and uncluttered. No wild weaving etc.
Ignition ht routing is important.
On Marelli powered V12 a TSB (Technical service bulletin) was issued to show improved routing for leads

TSB 18-43
 
The following 2 users liked this post by Paul_59:
dsetter (12-30-2016), Jonathan-W (05-20-2016)
  #5  
Old 05-20-2016, 02:34 AM
leo_denmark's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Middelfart
Posts: 774
Received 264 Likes on 178 Posts
Default

Excellent, thanks.

I look forward to see your picture Daim.

As far as I remember all of my leads has 90° angle at the distributor.
 
  #6  
Old 05-20-2016, 04:20 AM
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Adelaide Stralia
Posts: 27,310
Received 10,313 Likes on 6,823 Posts
Default

Mine is Pre Marelli, so different in that there is only one coil ead.

I have 90deg on 1A 1B 6A 6B 5B, and that makes them "flow" a tad neater. They are ALL 90deg at the cap, including the coil lead.

I use Magnecor ONLY, and they are pre made length, with tags, and BLACK.

These snaps show my set up, but NOT those leads specifically.

V12 ignition lead routing-engine-bay.jpg

V12 ignition lead routing-engine-lh-pc.jpg

V12 ignition lead routing-lh-general-engine-view.jpg

V12 ignition lead routing-rh-general-engine-view.jpg
 
  #7  
Old 05-20-2016, 04:31 AM
Daim's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Bremen, Germany
Posts: 5,906
Received 2,180 Likes on 1,583 Posts
Default

Just found one of mine...

 
  #8  
Old 05-20-2016, 05:03 AM
leo_denmark's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Middelfart
Posts: 774
Received 264 Likes on 178 Posts
Default

Thanks

I have several leads crossing over the cap. I didn't check if they were long enough to go around instead, but I don't think so.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
spartan2010
E type ( XK-E )
0
04-30-2016 06:34 AM
ZMZUK
XF and XFR ( X250 )
0
04-29-2016 01:56 PM
SJWwalt
XF (X260)
3
04-21-2016 07:22 PM
orangeblossom
XJS ( X27 )
2
04-20-2016 06:12 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: V12 ignition lead routing



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:57 PM.