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What is 123 ignition?

What is 123 ignition?

123ignition is a brand name of the company Albertronic BV. The distributors are produced with respect for the classic design and character of the car. Despite the classic appearance, the ignition contains the most modern electronics. This will guarantee a powerful spark with a perfect timing.

Do cars with electronic ignition have a distributor?

In an electronic system, you still have a distributor, but the points have been replaced with a pickup coil, and there’s an electronic ignition control module. These are far less likely to breakdown than conventional systems, and provide very reliable operation.

How does a 123 ignition distributor work in a car?

In a 123 ignition distributor, all moving parts – like the original points, the centrifugal weights, the springs, the bearings and the vacuum-diaphragm – have been replaced with just one moving part: the central shaft with the rotor. The internal electronics provide the right advance and the optimum dwell-angle… How does the 123ignition function?

How does the 123ignition work on a car?

The internal electronics provide the right advance and the optimum dwell-angle throughout the rev. range to maintain peak energy and peak performance. There is no wear altering the timing of the 123ignition: once set, you’ll never have to worry about it again!

Can a 123 ignition distributor work on an XK150?

When my engine was put into my XK150 I tried a 123, it didn’t work, none of its curves were remotely like my rather odd XK engine wanted. Eventually Bozwell (from here) manually went through measure what the engine liked and built a distributor with good old fashioned points to get it to go properly.

Which is the best ignition system for classic cars?

With a little switch behind an opening in the billet-housing, you can select the best advance-curve for your engine. This version with pre-programmed advance curves therefor also is called the ‘switch’ version. Please select the right brand below to see which 123 ignition products are suitable for your classic car. 123ignition There is 1 product.

Which is 123 ignition system for classic cars?

This version with pre-programmed advance curves therefor also is called the ‘switch’ version. Please select the right brand below to see which 123 ignition products are suitable for your classic car. 123ignition There is 1 product. 123/GB-4-R for 4 cylincder Lucas…

What are the parts of a 123 ignition distributor?

In a 123 ignition distributor, all moving parts – like the original points, the centrifugal weights, the springs, the bearings and the vacuum-diaphragm – have been replaced with just one moving part: the central shaft with the rotor. The internal electronics provide the right advance and the optimum dwell-angle…

The internal electronics provide the right advance and the optimum dwell-angle throughout the rev. range to maintain peak energy and peak performance. There is no wear altering the timing of the 123ignition: once set, you’ll never have to worry about it again!

Do you need a distributor for the 123 \\ tune?

Pre-programmed original manufacturer ignition curves. If you want to tune your engine, or you have an engine for which there is no standard distributor available… And you are a Windows PC user, the 123\\TUNE is the answer! By connecting the distributor to a computer, you can easily adapt the 123\\TUNE to fulfill even the most demanding requirements.

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Ruth Doyle