Subaru 1600 Service Manual page 776

3) Ignition System
A. Secondary circuit
Disconnect the high·tension
cord (DIST) from the distribu·
tor, and check for spark gener- N.G
ation by holding the end of the
1--.
cord approx. 6 mm (0.24 in)
away from the engine body
(ground).
O.K.
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Reinstall the high-tension cord
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check the high·tension cord
for proper resistance, proper
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Check the ignition coil for pro·
fit to the terminal, and for
per resistance on the secondary
damage or cracks in the cord side, damage, and other faults.
and cap.
N.G.
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Replace high-
Replace coil.
tension cord.
O.
K. Check the
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• primary
circuit.
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to the distributor. and pull off
the plug end of the high-
tension cord of each cylinder.
Install a new plug to the cord,
and check to see whether the
plug creates a spark by touch-
ing the plug to the engine body.
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No spark is gener-
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ated in any cylinder.
Check the resistance value of a
high-tension cord generating no
spark.
Replace high-
tension cord.
O.K.
Remove the plug from the en-
gine and attach it to the high-
tension cord; then check for
spark generation. Also check
the plug electrodes for wear,
contamination, or wetness,
and the insulator for cracks.
O.K.
Check the fuel system, ignition
timing, advance angle and the
firing order.
N.G.
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Yes
O.K.
Check the distributor cap and rotor (note)
for contamination, the center carbon for
wear, the terminal for fitting, and the high-
tension cord and cap for damage and
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cracks.
Clean, adjust, or replace as necessary.
Clean
adjust
replace
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NOTE: A special coating is applied to the
end of the rotor for preventing
radio noise. Do not file
(NIPPONDENSO) or wipe
(HITACHI) the end of the rotor.
"NIPPONDENSO": Powdered
cuprous oxide faced rotor.
"HITACHI" rotor: Coated rotor
with silicon gre.se.