2-08
Ignition System
2-08
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BREAKER POINTS AND/OR CONDENSER
Removal
1.
Remove the distributor cap and the rotor.
2.
Disconnect the primary and the condenser wires from the
breaker point assembly.
3.
Remove the breaker point assembly and condenser retaining
screws. Lift the breaker point assembly and condenser out of
the distributor.
Installation
1.
Clean the distributor cam thoroughly.
2.
Apply a light film of distributor cam lubricant C4AZ19D530-A on
the cam. Do not use any type of oil.
3.
Place the breaker point assembly and the condenser in position
and install the retaining screws. Be sure to place the ground
wire in the same location as the original installation.
4.
Align and adjust the breaker point assembly.
FIG. 14. Filing Spark Plug Electrode
5.
Connect the primary and condenser wires to the breaker point
assembly.
6.
Install the rotor and the distributor cap.
SPARK PLUG WIRE
When removing the wires from the spark plugs, grasp, twist and
pull the moulded cap only Do not pull on the wire because the wire
connection inside the cap may become separated or the boot may be
damaged.
Removal
1.
Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs and distributor cap.
2.
Pull the wires from the brackets on the valve rocker arm covers
and remove the wires.
FIG. 15. Checking Spark Plug Gap
3.
Remove the coil high tension lead.
SPARK PLUGS
Installation
Removal
1.
Insert each wire in the proper socket of the distributor cap. Be
1.
Remove the wires from each spark plug by grasping, twisting
sure the wires are forced all the way down into their sockets.
and then pulling the moulded cap of the wire only Do not pull on
The No. I socket is identified on the cap Install the wires in a
the wire because the wire connection inside the cap may
clockwise direction.
become separated or the weatherseal may be damaged.
2.
Remove the brackets from the old spark plug wire set and install
2.
After loosening each spark plug one or two turns, clean the area
them on the new set in the same relative position. Install the
around each spark plug port with compressed air, then remove
wires in the brackets on the valve rocker arm covers. Connect
the spark plugs.
the wires to the proper spark plugs. Install the coil high tension
After cleaning, dress the electrodes with a small file to
lead.
obtain flat parallel surfaces on both the center and side
electrodes (Figure 14). Set the spark plug gap to specifications by
bending the ground electrode (Figure 15): all spark plugs, new or
used, should have the gap checked and reset as required.
FIG. 13. Engine Timing and Cylinder Firing Order - Typical
