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PART
9-1-
GENERAL IGNITION SYSTEM SERVICE
9-9
FIG. 15
-Typical Six
Cylinder Engine Timing
Marks
5. Connect the timing light battery
leads to the battery terminals.
6. Disconnect the distributor vac-
uum line.
7.
If
necessary, clean and mark
the timing marks.
8. Operate the engine at the spec-
ified idle rpm and point the timing
light at the timing pointer.
9. If
the timing is incorrect, loosen
the distributor hold down bolt and
rotate the distributor until the desired
initial advance is obtained.
10. Tighten the distributor hold
down
bolt
and check the timing again.
11. Turn off the
engine.
12. Remove the timing light and
connect the vacuum line.
SPARK PLUG WIRE
REPLACEMENT
When removing the wires from the
spark plugs, grasp, twist and pull the
moulded cap only. Do not pull on the
wire because the wire connection in-
side the cap may become separated
or the weather seal may be damaged.
200 AND 250 C.I.D. SIX
CYLINDER ENGINES
The ignition wire installation is
shown in Fig. 16.
FIG. 16
-6-Cylinder Engine Ignition Wiring -Typical
Removal
1. Disconnect the wires at the
spark plugs and at the distributor
cap.
l. Remove the coil high tension
lead.
Cleaning and Inspection
Refer to section 3 of this part for
the cleaning and inspection proce-
dures.
Installation
1. Connect the wires to the proper
spark plugs.
l. Insert the ends of the wires in
the correct sockets in the distributor
cap.
Be sure the wires are forced all
the way down into their sockets and
that they are held firmly in position.
The
No.
I socket is identified on the
cap. Install the wires in a clockwise
direction in the firing order (1 -5-3-6-
2-4) starting at the No. 1 socket.
3.
Install the coil high tension lead.
Push all weatherseals into
position.
V-8 ENGINES
A typical ignition wiring installa-
tion is shown in Fig. 17.
FIG. 17
-Typical
V-8
Engine Ignition Wiring
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