Allegro Club International

[baron_matt]

Hi

Just recently joined the club after purchasing my first Allegro a 1977 Series 2 1500 SP, fitted with a manual 5 speed box.

I had wanted a Vanden Plas, but my girlfriend fell in love with the colour (Reynard) and that was it.

I've done a few jobs so far like fit a set of new tyres, replace the back box which fell apart, flushed the cooling system and replaced a knackered wheel bearing.

I'll be honest, I'm a bit fussy and we intend to use this car everyday. Can anyone advise if there is a good electronic ignition you can fit to these cars?

Also can anyone tell me what the 1500 Automatic is like? My Dad now having seen mine is quite keen to relive his youth but wants an Auto for preference, does anyone have any tips/advice on those?
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Fleet
1977 Allegro 1500 Special
1977 Citroen 2CV
1973 Citroen Ami 8

[Laurence]

Have a look here www.mm-4x4.com Landrover Spares, 0844 357 6133 They sell a conversion kit to eliminate the points.

I have heard some conversion kits are a bit dodgey but have heard these are OK & cheap

I your existing distributor is OK, this may be all you require but if it's well worn, you may as well spend a bit of dosh & buy a 123 Distributor or similar.

If the auto box has been well maintained it should be near unbrakeable so seek a well loved auto & you'll be impressed.

Oh & welcome to the show.

[baron_matt]

I'll be honest this is the first British made car I've owned so it takes a bit of getting used to. I couldn't see a kit, but the rangie one I saw looked similar to the ones you see on ebay for the mini. Would these fit the Allegro 1500?

Do 123 make a dizzy for the E series unit then?
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Fleet
1977 Allegro 1500 Special
1977 Citroen 2CV
1973 Citroen Ami 8

[Richard Howe]

A lot of British cars from many manufacturers use similar items, so you'll see a lot of crossover of parts.
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...that's why Allegro will look as good 5 years from now as it does today.

[giz]

welcome matt

laurence, i've got mixed reviews for those conversion kits, i've had 2 sets. one was fine and the second set melted after 10 minutes

[Mike Dean]

[Mike Dean]

You may wish to look up this post:
"Allegro Club International Forum Index -> Electrical -> Electronic ignition for £20 !!"
Created in June 2008 but last updated in October 2009.

And then if you want to know how not to do it, check out this one from around the same time:
"Allegro Club International Forum Index -> General -> A learning experience"

Mike.

[Chris Williamson]

If you go on ebay and put in "Allegro 1.5 electronic distributor" or item No 220706132423 you will come up with a replacement distributor I can highly recommend. It is a straight forward replacement for the mechanical one, no need to fiddle about altering the existing distributor. Best £40 I have spent on my VP in a long time

[Laurence]

The main difference between early & late A series distributor bodies is the clamp which secures it to the engine block, the early type has a clamp which encircles the distributor body whereas the later type is secured with a fork type clamp.

The distributors are interchangeable but if you changed from the early to late type, you will need the fork as well.

Having said that though, you will have to make sure the advance curve of any distributor you fit matches your engine.

My 1300 A series Allegro has a Metro 1300 A+ engine with the Metro electronic igniton distributor plus the electronic ignition compatible ignition coil.

For the E series engine, you could fit electronic ignition distributor (& coil) from Maestro 1.6 R series (later car with amplifier module integral with distributor) engine. The R series engine is based on the E series Maxi/Allegro etc engine so the distributor is interchangeable but you may have to alter the advance curve to match your engine.

[ruSSell]

Welcome along mate, i think I know your car nad its lovely looking - all the very best with it