Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 38

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing oil and filter (Cont'd)
9. Check oil level
10. Start engine and check area around drain plug and oil filterfor any
sign of oil leakage.
1 1. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several min-
utes, check oil level.
Replacing Spark Plugs
1. Blow out each plug cavity with compressed air.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire at boot. Do not pull on the wire.
3.
Remove spark plugs with spark plug wrench.
4. Check spark plug gap.
Gap: 1 . O
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1 .l m m (0.039
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0.043 in)
5. Install spark plugs. Reconnect high tension cables.
: Spark Plug
20
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29 N-m
(2.0
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3.0 kg-m, 14
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22 ft-lb)
Checking lgnition Wiring
1. Check the ignition wires for cracks; damage, burned terminals
and proper fit.
2. Measurethe resistance of the ignition wires, by shaking them and
checking for intermittent breaks.
Resistance: Less. than 30 kS2
Checking Positive Crankcase Ventilation (P.C.V.)
System
CHECKING P.C.V. VALVE
Disconnect hose and check P.C.V. valve to see it is operating
properly.
Finger is sucked into P.C.V. valve when finger is put on P.C.V.
valve during idling.
lgnition Timing & Idle Speed
To check and/or adjust ignition timing or idle speed, refer section
ES.