Assemble Generator; Standard And Transistor Voltage Regulators; Ignition Circuit; Replacing Contact Set - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

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4. Place slip ring end frame in vise so that new diode is
in position and remover J 97 17-1 supports casting (Fig.
6E-24).
5. Tighten vise to install diode.
CA UTZON: Never attempt to install diode by striking it,
as shock may damage it and other diodes.
6. Install stator and connect leads.
HEAT SINK - STANDARD GENERATOR
NOTE: Do not disassemble unless absolutely necessary.
The heat sink must be completely insulated fiom end
fiame.
1. With stator removed, remove screw retaining
condenser lockwasher, flat washer, fiber insulator and
condenser lead.
2. Remove BAT and GRD terminals and respective
washers and insulators from end frame.
3.
Remove heat sink and washers.
4. Replace heat sink assembly, noting stack-up of parts
shown in Fig. 6E-25.
5. Attach condenser lead to heat sink with washer and
screws. Be sure insulating washer is between heat sink
and end frame.
6. Install stator and connect leads.
ASSEMBLE GENERATOR
1. Before assembling rotor and drive end frame to slip
ring end frame, make sure bearing surfaces of shaft
are perfectly clean.
PRIMARY
2. Join together two end frames, matching scribe
marks,
3. Install four through bolts.
4. Remove wood or toothpick from brush holder
assembly.
INSTALL IN CAR
1. If removed from car, install generator to mounting
bracket with bolts, washers, and nuts. Do not tighten.
2. Install generator drive belt.
3. Tighten belt to 120 lb. ft. for new belt, or 75 lb. ft.
for used belt. See Section 6A for proper belt tensioning
procedures.
4. Tighten bolts to 30 lb. ft., except bolt at sliding slot
.
on bracket used for other than air conditioned cars,
which is 20 lb. ft.
5. Install field and battery leads to generator.
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6. C o ~ e c t positive battery terminal.
CA UTION: Take care not to r e v e r s e ~ o ~ a r i t ~ .
STANDARD AND TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE
REGULATORS
See Diagnosis Manual for servicing and checks of
standard and transistor voltage regulators.
IGNITION CIRCUIT
DISTRIBUTOR
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6 CYLINDER ENGINE
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ON VEHICLE
REPLACING CONTACT SET
The contact set is replaced as a complete assembly. To
remove contact set, merely lift condenser lead clip and
primary lead clip from between breaker lever spring
and insulator, and then remove the contact set
attaching screw (Fig. 6E-26). The service replacement
contact set has breaker lever spring and point
alignment preadjusted at factory. Only point opening
requires adjusting after replacement.
ADJUSTING POINT OPENING
Loosen distributor clamp bolt and turn distributor
until point set fiber block is on high point of cam.
Measure point opening with feeler gauge. To change
Fig. 6E-26 Top View of Distributor (Cap and Rotor
setting, loosen contact set attaching screw (Fig. 6E-263,
Removed)
insert
screwdriver in adjusting s c r e w slot, and
pry
to