Hi Jeremy,

I to had problems with electronic ign system ie it required the almost '12v' to operate but when the 'B' engine is starting (cranking) the volts dropped down to 10.2v and the unit would function ie no spark. That was from a company called 'BBC' which advertised on Ebay.
The seller didn't have much of a clue although he thought I was the twit, he suggested I take the supply from another 12v source! then I realised he wasn't up to being an electrical person!
In My car now I have a 'hall effect' sensor which can from him and it works fine but the complete electronic distributor (different system) wouldn't work as described above.

Anyway 'Italy'; you may have a buddy, when are you thinking of going.

give me a call 01795 870505 Mick