140 Electronic ignition

ian.stone · Oct 13th, 2009, 19:34

Over a year ago I fitted a Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition to my 114GL. A great little device that replaces the contact breaker set and gives a rock solid spark. Although the manufacturer does not say so this fits fine in the Bosch JFURX4 distributer, the one with the fuel injection contacts under the plate.
More information www.hot-spark.com.

Lesky · Nov 12th, 2009, 19:08

So, it really is mount and forget? I am looking into the same electronic ignition unit for my 164E.

Steve and his 244 · Nov 12th, 2009, 21:29

I also fitted a hot spark kit to my 240 to replace the points and condensor. I noticed a definite improvement of tickover on startup and (although I havent actually measured before and after) I would imagine it is giving me slightly better performance and economy.

skidje · Nov 18th, 2009, 12:19

I suggested my friend Hans with his 1800e this hotspark to get rid of the old worn ignition. Seems that with a warm engine this worked perfect. But when trying to start the other day (when cold) he really struggled. Has tried several electrical cotacts to check but still it doesn't go. Now he returned to the old system whih is too bad..
Any body any thoughts besides the a possible worn distri shaft?

B20F · Nov 18th, 2009, 15:48

The culprit could be that the magnetic collar on the distr.shaft is too loose. If it's loose the timing goes bad. The collar should fit tight. Happened to me with the Pertronix, which is a simular system. I remedied it with a piece of tape around the distr. shaft before putting the magnetic collar on or maybe put some locktight between the shaft and the collar to glue it on. This way it can't move anymore.

Oct 13th, 2009, 19:34	#1
ian.stone Junior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 10:48 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ludlow	140 Electronic ignition Over a year ago I fitted a Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition to my 114GL. A great little device that replaces the contact breaker set and gives a rock solid spark. Although the manufacturer does not say so this fits fine in the Bosch JFURX4 distributer, the one with the fuel injection contacts under the plate. More information www.hot-spark.com. Last edited by ian.stone; Oct 13th, 2009 at 19:35. Reason: typo

Nov 18th, 2009, 12:19	#4
skidje Master Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2024 05:45 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eindhoven	hot spark I suggested my friend Hans with his 1800e this hotspark to get rid of the old worn ignition. Seems that with a warm engine this worked perfect. But when trying to start the other day (when cold) he really struggled. Has tried several electrical cotacts to check but still it doesn't go. Now he returned to the old system whih is too bad.. Any body any thoughts besides the a possible worn distri shaft?

Nov 18th, 2009, 15:48	#5
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	The culprit could be that the magnetic collar on the distr.shaft is too loose. If it's loose the timing goes bad. The collar should fit tight. Happened to me with the Pertronix, which is a simular system. I remedied it with a piece of tape around the distr. shaft before putting the magnetic collar on or maybe put some locktight between the shaft and the collar to glue it on. This way it can't move anymore. __________________ Last edited by B20F; Nov 18th, 2009 at 15:56.

Nov 12th, 2009, 19:08	#2
Lesky Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2015 18:47 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit, MI	So, it really is mount and forget? I am looking into the same electronic ignition unit for my 164E.

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