Electronic ignition question

[Nigelb]

Quick question... what distributor is this and what are the best options for electronic ignition

 

[jcarruthers2]

Hi

It is a Femsa distributor. I cannot advise you on electronic ignition options. However, do a search on this website, there are members who have had positive experiences with fitting electronic ignition.

 

[retrospecparts]

Personally I like Boyer Bransden. They're one of the pioneers of electronic ignition and have had a great reputation for reliability since the 1970s.
I've used their points-assisted system on my own and customers cars (& I sell it on my website).

 

[JdeW]

Go for the best https://123ignition.com/

 

[malcolm]

The trouble I've had with original distributors is the advance springs no longer give the right advance curve. I've also used 123 ignition which replaces the whole distributor.

 

[Nigelb]

I am looking at 123 ignition as I think that would be the best solution for me. Which is the corrrect model for a 1986 1.1 GTL.
I think it is this one, but not sure: https://123ignition.com/product/renault-dauphine-4-r-v/

 

[JdeW]

This one https://123ignition.com/product/renault-4-a-v/ is for Renault R4 Cleon engines with vacuum advance.
Just look at the curve table, if it's compatible with the original distributor.

This model https://123ignition.com/product/tune-4-r-v-renault/ is also useable for Cleon engines but needs a computer to tune/set the right vaccum advance curve

 

[sdvcatfish]

Hi All
Malcolm, Was the 123 Distributor easy to fit, how do you lock No 1 TDC on the 1108 engine? Is there a timing pin like on later more modern cars. Obviously the Cleon Engine has chain driven timing.
Thanks.
Ian ( considering fitting the 123)

 

[Nigelb]

From what I have seen, you need to mark cyl #1 on the distributor and then turn the engine until the rotor pints at your mark. The timing lines should then be aligned on the flywheel. I have spoken to 123 and just placed my order.

 

[Crelesy]

I've installed it a few months ago on the billancourt engine. Cleon is similar system. It was a 30 minute job. In 15 it was running good. After an other 15 minutes finding and using my timinglight it was perfect! It is dead simple to mount if you already understand the basics of timing your distributor. It has a LED with tells you enough to start the engine.