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(Message started by: KronosKeylock on Dec 16^th, 2006, 11:24am)

Title: Ignition Control/Amplifier Unit
Post by KronosKeylock on Dec 16^th, 2006, 11:24am

My 2.9i 12 Valve has been in the garage for a week after expiring on the way to work the other day. My mechanic has checked everything and has narrowed it down to a fault with the ignition control/amplifier unit. This sits on the side of the distributor by where the Multiplug goes in. He is having trouble ordering a replacement unit as none of his suppliers can find a listing for the part. He can get one for a two litre but not a 2.9, are these availiable as a seperate part or do I have to buy a new distributor?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Title: Re: Ignition Control/Amplifier Unit
Post by mike on Dec 16^th, 2006, 11:20pm

Is it the part that's attached to the side of the distributor by a couple of hard to reach 7/32" bolts? Then this is the infamous TFI ("Thick Film Ignition") module which got Ford into a big lawsuit in the US. (just do a google search with the words Ford and TFI...)
And yes, it is the same part as on the 2 liter.
If you have the right socket to squeeze between the distributor and the bulkhead, replacement is a 5 minute job. The new part should come with a small tube of heat conductive grease: make sure your mechanic does'nt forget to smear it on the TFI before he puts it on.

Cheers,

Mike

Title: Re: Ignition Control/Amplifier Unit
Post by mike on Dec 17^th, 2006, 3:39pm

BORG WARNER part # CBE24
MOTORCRAFT part # DY425

Mike

Title: Re: Ignition Control/Amplifier Unit
Post by KronosKeylock on Dec 17^th, 2006, 4:54pm

Thanks Mike, I'll pass info onto my mechanic, you guys are a godsend