Title: Fulvia Ignition Post by: KenR on 24 November, 2010, 06:32:56 PM Hi,
My race Fulvia 1600HF is currently running on a Lumention Optronic ignition system but having replaced just about everything else I think it might be the source of a recurring misfire. I have been looking at alternative systems and wondered if anyone had any experience of using the 123 ignition. Thanks for your help. Ken. Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: Jan on 24 November, 2010, 10:36:23 PM Hi Ken,
Check with Huib, web master of the Viva Lancia site (no connection with the LMC) or read this page: http://www.viva-lancia.com/fulvia-workshop/ignition/ Jan Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: KenR on 25 November, 2010, 05:00:40 PM Thanks Jan,
I have sent him an email, so far haven't heard anything but hopefully will soon. Didn't realise he was so involved in the website. Cheers, Ken. Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: John Simister on 25 November, 2010, 06:08:08 PM Or fit an Aldon Ignitor from Aldon Automotive, a magnetically-triggered system which fits entirely inside the distributor. It's a UK-branded American Pertronix system, and it works brilliantly in my HF. Part number is MR-LS1. A 123 is ultimately better with its electronic advance curves, but it's also much more expensive.
John Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: KenR on 29 November, 2010, 12:30:02 PM Thanks John.
I know that some of the Alfa guys in HSCC use that system so it is good to hear of someone using it successfully on a Fulvia. Cheers, Ken. Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: GG on 29 November, 2010, 12:48:09 PM Have used Crane's Fireball system on older Lancias (I think a friend has put it on a Fulvia) and never had a problem with it. Replaces the points only, with a box under the dash.
Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: lancialulu on 29 November, 2010, 04:47:48 PM Ken
I have sent you a PM Tim Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: GlynW on 21 December, 2010, 01:08:14 PM I fitted a 123-ignition system to my S2 1600HF earlier this year. As already noted it was not a cheap option, but it has worked well and was easy to fit and adjust. The worst point is that the correct advance curve (of 12?) is set by adjusting a small rotary switch using an allen key. The switch resides at the bottom of a deep hole on the base of the distributor, so this can only be done with the distributor out - and in my case with a strong light and a magnifying glass to check the setting. There was a marked reduction in misfires under hard acceleration in my case.
No information about the advance curves was supplied with the distributor, but Huib Guerink has been very helpful and I am sure would be able to supply some if requested. I have attached a photo of my installation. Title: Re: Fulvia Ignition Post by: angelorange on 24 December, 2010, 10:08:16 PM Luke Wos has developed a superb distributor for the 1.6HF that I use for racing and keep original points one for backup.
See: http://web.me.com/ekranoplan/LUKAFOTORACING2/page17/page17.html If you can't stretch to Huib's one this should fit the bill at probably less than half the price. Happy Christmas! |