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IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM — Distributor (Models without catalyzer)

EF & EC-189prose procedure

Models without catalyzer, GA13DS, GA14DS & GA16DS.

Disassembly

Carefully observe the following instructions during disassembly.
Put a matchmark across cam and shaft so that original combination can be restored at assembly.
Inscribe a matchmark across spring and mating parts so that spring can be replaced in its original position during assembly. Be careful not to stretch or deform governor spring.

Distributor Component Check

CAP AND ROTOR HEAD

Cap and Rotor Head Check

  1. 1
    Check cap and rotor head for dust, carbon deposits and cracks.
    Measuring insulation resistance of the distributor cap with an insulation resistance tester (labeled) connected to the cap.
    SEL656B
  2. 2
    Measure insulation resistance between electrodes on ignition coil and spark plug sides on cap.
Insulation resistance
More than 50
Less than specified value ... Replace.

CHECKING AIR GAP

Check air gap between reluctor and stator.
Air gap
0.3 - 0.5mm (0.012 - 0.020 in)

VACUUM ADVANCE

Vacuum Advance Check

  1. 1
    Connect vacuum pump gauge to vacuum controller and gradually draw a vacuum while watching breaker plate movement. Check for smooth operation with no evidence of binding.
    Checking vacuum advance by connecting a vacuum pump gauge (labeled) to the vacuum controller and observing breaker plate movement.
    SEF466K
  2. 2
    Turn breaker plate right and left to check for freedom of movement.

GOVERNOR ADVANCE

Turn head of cam assembly counterclockwise, release it, then check that it returns smoothly to the original position.

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