robert green Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 I have a 1993 xflow super sprint fitted at build with a new caterham supplied engine (ax block). I can't see any kind of elec ignition. Is there one, and if not would anyone recommend fitting one, perhaps the luminition system, or I am I just wasing my time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Haighton Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 You've probably got an Aldon distributor fittted with an Aldon 'Ignitor' electronic ignition. This fits completely under the distributor cap, so you wont know its there until you look. You can tell an Aldon dsitributior which will be based on a Lucas type, but will have a hand-engraved number on it - probabaly 103FXYS or similar. If present, the letters UL mean unleaded ignition advance curve. The 'ignitor' unit is just a black plastic 'lump' about 1cm by 2cm sitting where the points would normally be. It works by sensing magnetic pulses from a plastic ring containing the magnets which is fitted over the distributor shaft (and concentric with it) and sits immediately under the rotor arm. If you've got one of these, you don't need any other type of elecronic ignition. Mine was fully reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Hi, if you do not have electronic ignition. Go straight to a 3D set up. Roger King has these. They make a fantastic improvement you would not belive it is the same car. They are easy to kit or Roger/Chris can fit for you. Kind regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaseb Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I wouldn't doubt that that 3d is the way forward but what put me off is the price - 500 notes plus - ouch 🙆🏻 RK does sell other electronic ignition systems, like the Lucas race set up which from memory gives dirty great big sparks and more power for 200 odd quid - that's going to be my xmas pressy to my 7 don't tell the girlfriend tho... Buckingham Massive doing it in flares... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffiths Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I have this system and it works very well, however a cautionary tale. A few weeks ago I pushed the car into the garage having switched on the ignition to release the steering lock. Having parked the car, I stupidly forgot to switch off the ignition. The following morning left me with a discharged battery and the electronics module of the ignition system thoroughly cooked. Replacement was easy & a lesson learnt Peter C7 PRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 RK fitted a Lucas Competition ignition system to my 7 and I've never had an ounce of trouble starting it, even from cold. Chris Alston 1800 Supersprint - Loud and Proud 😬 ...well it only sounds fast officer 😳 Brooklands aeroscreens for those........flies in the teeth moments Drive it like you stole it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I have a sprint 1600with an aldon 103 FXYS not UL so ok for super unleaded (UL is for 95 octane rating), a burton unleaded head stage 2 A lucas sport coil 105, speedlead and BP7ES NGK and ... points and condenser in the distributor. Perfect running, Ignitor on the selves of the garage : by now no need... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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