I think my electronic ignition amplifier just gave up the ghost (1973 V-12 E-type). When hot the engine began to run rough at low RPM and eventually died. After it cooled a bit it restarted and I managed to get home. I know the location of the amplifier tends to make this a common problem but I also like to keep things looking original. Has anybody found a plug in replacement for the amplifier that looks stock? I'm aware of the retrofit that moves the amplifier to the front crossbar and of the Luminition options but would prefer to avoid those non stock looking conversions. I once remember seeing ads for someone who used newer, less heat sensitive, technology but can't find it now. Any/all help would be appreciated. Thanks. LRG https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,28863#msg-28863 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:41:54 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38577#msg-38577 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38577#msg-38577 jackson1 Jaguar E-Type Forum Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:50:13 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38114#msg-38114 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38114#msg-38114 The car now starts really well even when hot. There is no hint of a miss right up to near the red line.
I have done around 500 miles on it so far.

Anyone who can use a spanner and screwdriver can fit this themselves. Barratts supply a comprehensive, including photos, installation manual.

One of the best things about the barratt amplifier is that it uses a bog standard Gm part for the amplifier. I bought a spare through Amazon for around $40. It will be a simple unplug and refit if required.

One thing to note is that you must supply your old amplifier and distributor to barratts or pay a higher price. Barratts told me this was due to a shortage of original amp casings, and distributor bodies.]]> ecat Jaguar E-Type Forum Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:03:11 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38113#msg-38113 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38113#msg-38113 brawsky Jaguar E-Type Forum Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:43:37 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,37134#msg-37134 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,37134#msg-37134 Im new to the board, I live in New zealand and drive a 1971 S3 etype. I have done the re opus board on mine, and it is an improvement over the original. The guy who makes them lives in NZ. I have still had to have him fix mine twice. Missing is a symptom of problems with it.
I am thinking of fitting the SGbarratt HE distributor and amplifier, has anyone done this and how did it go?]]> ecat Jaguar E-Type Forum Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:15:29 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,36814#msg-36814 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,36814#msg-36814 ________________________________________________________________________________
auto parts | ~tammy beede~]]> tam85 Jaguar E-Type Forum Fri, 28 May 2010 01:55:21 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,36522#msg-36522 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,36522#msg-36522
Jim 1973 E-type]]> jzimmer Jaguar E-Type Forum Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:54:50 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,28868#msg-28868 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,28868#msg-28868
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Steve]]> sdinse Jaguar E-Type Forum Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:54:06 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,28863#msg-28863 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,28863#msg-28863 LRG

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