Mechanical ignition system

A conventional ignition system is used on the 1.0 and 1.1 litre OHV models marketed in the UK before 1986. The system consists of a coil, a distributor with mechanical contact breaker, a ballast resistor and spark plugs. The distributor is mounted on the cylinder block and is driven from a skew gear on the camshaft. It incorporates both mechanical and vacuum advance capability.

Specifications

General information and precautions

Spark plugs, HT leads and distributor cap - inspection and servicing

Contact breaker gap - adjustment

Contact breaker points - renewal

Ignition timing - checking and adjustment

Distributor advance - checking

Distributor - removal and refitting

Distributor vacuum unit - renewal

Condenser - renewal

Distributor - overhaul

Ignition lock cylinder - removal and refitting