Ignition System; Distributor - Lotus Europa Workshop Manual

Carburetter - Type and number
- Slow running speed
Settings:
Needle
Spring colour
Damper oil

IGNITION SYSTEM

Type
Firing Order
No l Cylinder
Ignition advance control
Ignition timing (static):
Dellorto Carburetters
Zenith-Stromberg Carburetters
Coil
Sparking plugs - Type
- Gap
*The above ignition setting may need SLIGHT alteration to meet local fuel requirements.

Distributor

Type
Direction of rotation (from above)
Drive
Contact breaker gap
Contact lever spring tension
Firing angles
Cam dwell angle
Dispatch no. - Dellorto carbs.
- Zenith-Stromberg carbs.
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Zenith-Stromberg 175 CD 2SE
800/900r.p.m.
B. 1G
Light blue
SAE 20W/50
Coil and distributor
1,3,4,2,
Nearest to front of car
Fully automatic
12º B.T.D.C.
5° B.T.DC.
Lucas LA.12
Champion N7Y
.584/.635 mm. (.023/.025 in.)
23 D.4
Anti-clockwise
Gear on jackshaft
.35/.40 mm. (.014/.016 in.)
.51/.68 kg. (18/24 oz.)
0°, 90°, 180°, 270° ± l0
60° * 3°
41189
41225 when suction retard capsule fitted
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