Electronic ignition

[nistri]

It is unlikely that a worn chain will give you rough running as described. Easy to check it with a static timing light if the advance data are different for cylinders 1 and 4. Very unusual that tensioners wear out unless the car has done intergalactic mileage. It is quite normal that the tensioner pad develops grooves even at low mileage. Replacing the timing chain of a Fulvia is not a trivial job and needs detailed experience. For replacing the tensioner the water pump must come out. I would explore more carefully various components of the fuel system as indicated by earlier comments. Good luck, Andrea

[oldracer]

Quick update on the berlina - new fuel pump, plugs and leads fitted and she starts first time, every time.

Delighted, and thank you for all the useful tips and suggestions. Looking forward to a few runs out locally now.

Having collected the car I got a second opinion on the engine noise and the first suggestion was to check the valve clearances. With the cam cover off the chain can then be inspected in situ.

To my untrained ear it sounds no different to normal, and it drives no differently, but I will limit myself to short trips until I can get it into the 'new' workshop.

[chriswgawne]

I have a couple of Mobelec Max transistor ignition modules. One is new and unused whilst the other appears to have had minimal use. They were bought some years ago for use on Fulvias. From what I remember they use the original points but take the load off them so they last longer. Also one gets a bigger spark so points gaps can be opened.
The modules which are exactly the same have a 3 way switch on the outside. Position 1 is Transistor ignition on, Position 2 is 'off' - a crude immobiliser and Position 3 is normal as in  'back to points' from memory
Because I cant give any guarantee for the 2nd one it comes foc with the first one which itself doesnt have fitting instructions although they will be available on the Internet.
Any reasonable offer considered..
Chris