BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 87

MAGNETO
CLEANING
Clean all metal components in a non-ferrous metal
cleaner.
. . CAUTION: Clean armature and magneto using
" only a clean cloth.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
0 0 0 Whenever a coil is replaced. the air gap (distance
between coil end and magnet) must be adjusted.
To check air gap. insert a feeler gauge of 0.30-0.45
mm (.012"-.018") between magnet and coil ends. If
necessary to adjust, slacken coil retaining screws and
relocate coil.
0·To replace a condenser. it is first necessary to unsolder
the two (2) black leads using a soldering iron. The
condenser can then be driven out of the armature plate
using a suitable pusher and hammer. To reinstall, inverse
procedure.
@When replacing contact breakers. apply a light coat
of grease on lubricating wick.
SECTION 03
SUB-SECTION 02, (ENGINES)
@@To remove or install magneto retaining nut. lock
crankshaft in position with special hold-on support as
illustrated. (See Tools section).
hold-on
special puller
With magneto retaining nut removed. install special puller
onto hold-on support.
Tighten puller bolt and at same time. tap on bolt head
using a hammer to release magneto from its taper.
At assembly. clean crankshaft extension (taper) then apply
··Loctite 242·· or equivalent.
Install magneto retaining nut (with ··Loctite 242·· on
threads) and torque to
85 Nom
(63 ft-Ibs).
(377 ENGINE TYPE). PAGE 13