Dwell Angle Check And Adjuaimaet - Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Maintenance And Repair Manual

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Dwell meter None
?ar final adjustment Of the breaker point gap. a dwell meior is necessary- Adjustment
with a feeler gauge alone only provides for the basic adjustment- This will not be accurate
enough for correct running of the engine and reaching the required exhaust.emission com
troi specifications. In order to check the dwell, the engine must be running.
" WARNING
Move the car outdoors or in 3 well ventilated area. Avoid inhaling
exhaust fumes. Inhaling fumes can cause loss of consciousness and
can be fatal. Never run (he engine in an enclosed area. |
a Connect dwell meter to engine as
directed in instructions for die
meter.
b. Clear engine ere a Of tools, rags,
etc. Start engine and let it idle.
WARNING
Be very careful when working in
the engine compartment. Keep
dear of the electrical wiring and
generator bolt. Remove any neck¬
ties and necklaces. Tie long hair
back behind your head.
DISTRIBUTOR
e. Read dwell angle on the meter.
It should be between 44" and SO0
d. Turn off tho engine
e. If dwell a ngl* was below
breaker point gap is too large. If
angle was above 50", gap is too
small.
f. If breaker point gap needs adjust'
ing. see Ad(usiing Contact Breaker
Points, page 49.
9.
If
gap
is sot right, disconnect
meter.
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