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CUT NOTCH TO FIT SNUG
ON NO. 58 DRILL WITH 1/2 COATINGSCRAPED
JAWS CLOSED. FROM BRAID
FROM BRAID
BRAID TO EDGE
OF KNURLING
BLUE COATING
Figure 7A-47. Modified Pliers
Figure 7A-48. Ferrule Positioned Under
Braid
so the grommet fits properly against the ferrules in the plate. Slack in shielding or wire can
be removed by grasping the lead in one hand and sliding the other hand firmly along the
lead towards the magneto cover.
To replace contact springs, insulating sleeves, compression spring or elbows, proceed as
follows:
a. Using a Bendix 11-7073 needle or a mechanical pencil with the lead retracted, hook
the end of the contact spring as shown in Figure 7A-15.
b. Using the needle or pencil, unscrew the spring.
c. Slide insulating sleeve and spring retainer assembly off end of lead assembly.
d. Replace defective component and reassemble as follows:
1. Fabricate a tool as shown in Figure 7A-16 for installing the insulating sleeves
over cable terminals.
2. Slide elbow assembly over lead and attach nut finger tight to ferrule.
3. Push the fabricated tool through insulating sleeve and spring retainer assembly as
shown in Figure 7A-17. Screw the cable terminal into the tool.
4. Work insulating sleeve and spring retainer assembly into position over the cable
and unscrew the tool. Install contact spring on cable terminal.
NOTE
It may be necessary to lubricate the cable and insulating
sleeve with a thin film of DC-200 (200,000 centistokes) or
commercial grade alcohol to facilitate assembly.
e. To replace one of the lead assemblies, proceed as follows:
1. Remove clamps and brackets from defective lead assembly. Cut cable ties from
assembly and discard.
POWER PLANT
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