Reconditioning An S.e.v. Distributor - CITROËN ID 19 Repair Manual

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OPER.ATION No. ID 2 11- 3 : Work on the disrrihlrtor
ID 19
TOOLS
RECONDITIONING AN S.E.V. DISTRIBUTOR
Dismantling (see Pl. 32).
Remove the distributor cover and the rotor. Disconnect the primary contact strip (1). Remove the condenser (2) and
terminal (3). Disconnect the earth lead from the distributor body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the distributor cover retaining springs.
Remove the retaining spring (4) of the locking pin (5) of the dog (6). Drive out the pin (5). Remove the dog (6) and
the clearance adjustment washers (7).
Remove the diaphragm (8), diaphragm control rod (9) and the pilot rod (10).
Gently tap the lower end of the spindle to release the contact support plate assembly (12). Rotate the spindle in order
to release the contact support plate (12).
Remove the contact support plate thrust ring (14) from the distributor body. Remove the clearance adjustment
washers.
Unhook the springs (15), remove the rollers (17),
remove the cam (18) and remove the friction
washer.
Remove the flat ring (19).
R emove
spade terminal (20), terminal (21), contact (22), contact support (23) and the
insulating washer(24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the leads from the distributor cover.
Clean the pieces.
Assembling (see Pl. 32)
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Check the condenser. Use a condensoscope to check the series resistance,
the capacity and the insulation of the
condenser.
With this apparatus a more accurate check can be carried out than by testing with lamp in
series at 110 v.
NOTE - If the surfaces of the contact points are pitted or worn, the contacts must be renewed.
Place the thrust ring (14) of the contact support plate (12) in the body of the distributor.
Place the screw (25) on the support (23). On screw (25) fit the terminal of the primary wire, a plain washer and a
nut, without tightening the latter.
On plate (12) pl ace the contact support (23). On the screw (25) fit the terminal of the primary wire, a plain washer
and a nut, without tightening.
7 mm box spanner
7 mm spanner