Nova 1.3 sr ignition issue.

[novathere]

I've got a 1.3 engine in my nova, got it in bits, built it runs ok but seems abit lumpy. Nearly everything has been replaced, leads, coil etc.

Cambelt Timing is fine but unsure if the dizzy is in the right place? Is there anyway of telling where it should be?

Also how can I tell if it's the correct one for my engine? I current have the black one, engine is a standard carb'd sr 1.3 with choke.

Any help would be great as I want to MOT it soon! Thanks

[marc69]

That is the correct dizzy. Get it timed perfectly with a strobe gun. Quite cheap to buy.

[Jonesfach]

Check the auto choke is working too..unless it's a manual one. Pull the plugs and see if they are all the same too. If they are all the same it points to a timing error/fuel mixture. Obviously if one is different then you most probably have a problem with that cylinder etc.

[mowgli]

Look at everything again, and if all is good, check the advance retard mechanism and the choke are running. Oh, and are the plugs new?

[novathere]

New plugs, leads, belts etc. engine came in bits so thought it was best to renew it all. Only thing I'm concerned about is the position of the dizzy as I just bolted it on. Not sure if it has a specific angle or marks? Thanks

[marc69]

Get the dizzy timing set by a strobe light, the marks are at the bottom pulleys.

[Jonesfach]

New plugs, leads, belts etc. engine came in bits so thought it was best to renew it all. Only thing I'm concerned about is the position of the dizzy as I just bolted it on. Not sure if it has a specific angle or marks? Thanks
There is a basic mark for dizzy timing on the cam carrier. Well there should be. Good starting point.

[novathere]

Ok I'll have a look. Thanks [emoji106]🏻