Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 362

E N G I N E E L E C T R I C A L
BE-13
BOLT
END FRAME
F i g . 6 E - 2 0 Heat Sink - Exploded View
INSTALL IN CAR
1. If removed from car, install generator to
mounting bracket with bolts, washers, and nuts. Do
not tighten.
2. Install generator drive belt.
3. See Section
6A for proper belt tensioning
procedures.
4. Tighten bolts to 30 lb. ft., except bolt at sliding
IGNITION
DISTRIBUTOR-^ CYLINDER ENGINE
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ON VEHICLE
REPLACING CONTACT S E T
The contact set is replaced as a complete assem­
bly. To remove contact set, merely lift condenser
lead clip and primary lead clip from between breaker
lever spring and insulator, and then remove the
contact set attaching screw (Fig. 6E-21). The service
replacement contact set has breaker lever spring
and point alignment preadjusted at factory. Only
point opening requires adjusting after replacement.
ADJUSTING POINT OPENING
Loosen distributor clamp bolt and turn distributor
until point set fiber block is on high point of cam.
Measure point opening with feeler gauge. To change
setting, loosen contact set attaching screw (Fig.
6E-21), insert screwdriver in adjusting screw slot,
and pry to adjust to .016" with used points and .019"
with new. Retighten screw securely after setting is
slot on bracket used for other than air conditioned
cars, which is 20 lb. ft.
5. Install field and battery leads to generator.
6. Connect positive battery terminal.
CAUTION: Take care not to reverse polarity.
STANDARD AND TRANSISTOR REGULATORS
See Diagnosis Manual for servicing and checks of
standard and transistor voltage regulators.
CIRCUIT
PRIMARY
F i g . 6E-21 Top View of Distributor (Cap and Rotor Removed)