Ignition Distributor - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

(su p plied with filter), which i s in contact with the o i l pump body, locate
f i l t e r on its adaptor ond screw on by
the filter 'seats' continue turning the filter for a further two-thirds to three-
quarters of a turn to ensure on oil tight joint.
2. Refill the sump with oil, start the engine ond check for o i l leaks a t the
filter to o i l pump joint,
o i l tight joint.
Fig.20
IGNITION
To Remove
1.
Turn engine until at the timing position (see figure
2.
Remove the distributor cap.
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3.
Disconnect the low tension cable.
4.
Discorinect the vacuum pipes to distributor.
5.
Release the nut securing the distributor clamp to the o i l pump housin g , and
withdrow distributor.
6 .
Ensure the spring i s retained i n the dog drive slot.
To Replace
1 .
N o t e that the driving dog on the distributor shaft i s offset, therefore the
ESPRIT
issue
i f
necessary tightening the filter further to give on
View showing oil pump, filter
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HAND
i n a clockwise direction. When

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