EA81 Engine Query

bles · Post by **bles** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:15 pm

Hi Guy's,
I'm new to this site, so bare with me........

I'm after some info.on the EA81 engine....in particular with the Electronic Ignition versions...

The story so far.. I purchased a 1984 GL Wagon for my son a while ago, which required a replacement engine...

This I got from a Importer in Brisbane...

The problem is that the EA81 version delivered and now fitted is an Electronic Ignition version which I don't think was standard for this model in Australia...

I need to get a replacement distributor cap...as the one originally supplied is stuffed...

Am I right in thinking that I could use an EA82 cap from the L series ???

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated....

INEEDABEER · Post by **INEEDABEER** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:46 pm

Electronic engines were definitely available in Aus a distributor cap should be readily available.I am pretty sure all Brumbys after 1985 were electronic.The L series moved on with the EA82 engine whilst the Brumby retained the EA81 up to about 1992.I had a 1985 brumby and had no trouble finding caps,as to using the L cap someone else should know that.

sublime · Post by **sublime** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:00 pm

There are two types of distributor for these engines. Hitachi or a Nippon Denso. Check to see if there is any marks such as 'ND' on the existing cap. The ND also has a little black breather on the cap.

Both are available from places such as Repco or Supercheap. If your replacement engine is like the one in my shed, it will be a Nippon Denso.

BRUMBI · Post by **BRUMBI** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:42 pm

i tried to get one the other day and not that easy,plus bosch dont make one for ea81

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:21 pm

As has been said, the latter model Brumbys were electronic so you need a cap from one of these. Not exactly sure when they changed over but if you ask for a post '89 Brumby dissy cap you'll be right.

90brumby · Post by **90brumby** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:33 pm

just take ur cap to a GOOD auto shop and they should b able to sort it out

bles · Post by **bles** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:52 am

Guy's
Thanks for the info.... very much appreciated..... I'll keep you posted as to how I go... but from what I can gather.. I think all will be fine....

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:48 pm

mine is hitachi electronic and no probs getting a cap in a Bosch box - part number escapes me ...................................................................................................
it's written inmarker under the bonnet............................................................
........GH609 cap, GH600 rotor

plucky · Post by **plucky** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:15 pm

EA81's from model year 1984 on were electronic ignition. In the Hitachi the points and electronic dissy's used the same cap & rotor (at least in 1983 points and 1984 electronic versions). Check genuine pricing as this is quite often competetive.

madmat · Post by **madmat** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:24 pm

plucky wrote:EA81's from model year 1984 on were electronic ignition. In the Hitachi the points and electronic dissy's used the same cap & rotor (at least in 1983 points and 1984 electronic versions). Check genuine pricing as this is quite often competetive.

Find frog on here for a good price on OEM parts

plucky · Post by **plucky** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:51 pm

Genuine Part #'s for Hitachi Dissy (1983 - 1984) - Points and electronic use the same.

Cap # 49100-7001
Rotor # 49101-7011

Also, if changing from points to electronic, don't forget to change the coil to a straight 12v one.

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:46 pm

49100 7001 cap 39.42 plus gst and are available