[Sparky]

i know that the early 280Z dizzy used a magnetic trigger....what does the later 82 -83 use?

thanks
-Sparky
72 240ZT

 

[Andrew240Z]

Magnetic trigger? To send spark to the wires? If that's what you're referring to(which I think it is, my 78 280z has magento pickups) then it's that black box on the outside housing of the distributor.

 

[Nicks 83zxt]

Yes the dizzy on the 83 uses a hall sensor, on the 79-81 the sensor is on the crankshaft pully.

Nick

 

[79-280-ZX]

One more time, the Hitachi Dizzy for a N/A engine from 1979 to 1983 is the same and the parts are interchangeable EXCEPT for the following:

The Ignition Module for 1979 to 1981 is Nissan part # 22020-S6702 (aka E12-80).

The Ignition Module for 1982 to 1983 is Nissan part # 22020-P9101 (aka E12-83).

The Vacuum Advance Module, there are more than 12 different ones to choose from depending on where the vehicle is (Cal, other states, Canada and type of transmission).

And finally the mechanical advance counter weights are different for dizzy's with auto or manual transmissions.

More info can be found at:

http://www.zcar.com/forums/read.php?f=1&i=229859&t=229699

Hall Effect was used in the Dizzy's found on turbos and are completely different animals.

Wayne Monteath
Masham, Quebec.

 

[Andrew240Z]

crank angle sensor? I'm confused!