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    							AIR CONDITIONING 
    CONDENSER AND RECEIVER/DRIER 
    Removal 
    1. Place  the vehicle  in a well  ventilated  area. 
    2. Stop  the  engine,  open and secure  the  bonnet. 
    3. Remove  the caps  from  the  compressor 
    service  valves. Connect  the gauge  set  for 
    evacuation,  and evacuate  as detailed  earlier. 
    4. Having evacuated  the air conditioning  system, 
    open  fully  (turn anti
    -clockwise)  the  compressor 
    service  valves and disconnect  the gauge  set. 
    Replace  all caps  to valve  connections. 
    5. Release  the four  top  and  two  side  fixings 
    securing  the grille  and nose  assembly  and 
    remove. 
    6. Disconnect  the wires  at the  rear  of the  horn, 
    the  air conditioning  fan leads  located  across 
    the  top  of the  fan  cowling  frame and the 
    electrical  connector  to  the  receiver/drier. 
    7.  Release  the four  bolts  and large  packing 
    washers  securing  the cowling 
    to the wing 
    sides. 
    8. Remove  the  four  nuts  securing  the  fan 
    cowling  to the  bottom bracket  and 
    lift clear. 
    9. Remove  the  two  bolts  securing  the  bonnet 
    striker  support  plate. 
    13. Release  the  high  pressure  pipe  from the 
    receiver/drier,  cap the pipe  end connections. 
    Condenser  removal only 
    10.  Release the  top air conditioning hose  and  cap 
    the  ends to  prevent  moisture  and 
    dirt entering 
    the  system. 
    14. Release  both  air conditioning  pipes from the 
    condenser  extension  plate.  Lift  the condenser 
    clear. 
    Receiver/drier  removal 
    15. Whilst supporting  with  suitable  spanners, 
    unscrew  the  bottom  union 
    to the  receiver/drier. 
    Cap  the pipe  ends 
    to prevent  dirt or moisture 
    entering  the system. 
    16. Release  the  receiver/drier  clamp  bolts  and 
    allow  me assembly 
    to drop  clear  of the 
    lugs  and  carefully  ease  the condenser  17. Lift the  receiver/drier  from  the  condenser and 
    forwards  as far  as possible. 
    discard. 
    It is NOT recommended to refit the 
    old  unit. 
    11. 
    Lift the 
    condenser  from  the  bottom mounting  condenser. 
    12. Release the high  pressure  air conditioning 
    hose  complete  with the  sight  glass, at the 
    evaporator  connection.  Cap  the ends 
    to 
    prevent  dirt or moisture entering  the system. 
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    							AIR CONDITIONING 
    EVAPORATOR 
    NOTE: It is only necessary  to evacuate  the air 
    conditioning  system when removing  the 
    evaporator  matrix or to  change  the expansion 
    valve. 
    Removal 
    1. Place  the vehicle  in a ventilated  area away 
    from  open  flames  and heat  sources. 
    2.  Stop  the engine  and secure  the bonnet  in an 
    open  position. 
    Heater  matrix and blower  motor only 
    Refitting 
    3.  Remove  the caps  from the compressor 
    service  valves and close  (turn clockwise)  fully. 
    4. Disconnect  the low  pressure  valve from the 
    receiver/drier  unit. 
    compressor and cap both  ends 
    to prevent  dirt 
    receiver/drier.  Using 
    two spanners on each 5. Using two suitable  spanners  remove the high 
    union,  tighten  the union  noting  that the sight  pressure pipe from  the evaporator  side. Cap 
    glass  remains 
    in the vertical  position. 
    both ends  to prevent  dirt or moisture  entering 
    refit  the fixings  securing  the condenser 
    to the 
    extension  plate. 
    21.  Connect  and tighten  the air conditioning  hose 
    to the top of the  condenser.  Use two spanners 
    on  each  union. 
    22.  Refit the condenser  to the  bottom  bracket. 
    23.  Place  the bonnet  striker support  plate into 
    position,  do not  secure  at this  stage. 
    24.  Fit the  fan  cowling  support brackets. 
    It will be 
    necessary 
    to lift  the  bonnet  ‘striker  support 
    plate  to permit  the positioning  of the  fan 
    cowling  assembly 
    to the condenser  mounting 
    lugs. 
    25. Secure  the steady  rods and the lower 
    condenser  mounting bracket. Do not  tighten 
    the  bolts  at this  stage.  Reconnect  the top  horn 
    electrical  leads. 
    26.  Loosely  fit the  four  bolts  and distance  washers 
    which  support  the bonnet  striker support  plate 
    and  fan cowling 
    to the  wing  sides. 
    27.  Tighten  the lower  condenser  bracket bolts. 
    28. Adjust the condenser  position with the bonnet 
    striker  support  bracket assembly 
    to obtain an 
    equal  distance.  from the radiator.  Tighten the 
    four  side  mounting  bolts. 
    29.  Tighten  the four  nuts  and washers  which 
    secure  the fan  cowling  mounting. 
    30. Reconnect  the electrical  wiring for the  fan 
    assemblies,  horn and receiver/drier. 
    31.  Recheck  the security  of all  fixings. 
    entering the system. 
    32.  Refit  the front  nose  and grille  assembly  and 
    secure. 
    33.  Evacuate,  sweep and charge  the air 
    conditioning  system as previously  described. 
    18. 
    Reverse  procedures  15 to 17  using  a new 
    19.  Connect  the high  pressure  pipe to the  or moisture  entering the system. 
    20.  Carefully  locate the condenser  into position,  the system. 
    Evaporator  matrix and expansion  valve only 
    6. Remove  the caps  from the compressor 
    service  valves and connect  the gauge  set for 
    evacuating. 
    7. Evacuate  the air conditioning  system as 
    previously  described. 
    8.  Open  the compressor  service valves and 
    disconnect  the gauge  set. Cap  all pipes  and 
    gauge  connections  to prevent  dirt or moisture 
    9.  Release  the fixings  and remove  the expansion 
    tank  to provide  access to the  air conditioning 
    high  and low pressure  pipes. 
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    10, Whilst  supporting both unions  with  suitable 18. Remove  the  screw securing  the fuse holder, 
    then  refit both  screws  to  retain 
    the resistor 
    block  in the  evaporator  case. 
    19.  All  wiring  on the  top  of  the evaporator 
    is now 
    disconnected  with  the exception 
    of the  ground 
    lead,  this 
    is disconnected when  the evaporator 
    top  fixings  are  removed. 
    20.  Using  suitable  pipe  clamps, clamp  the  inlet 
    and  outlet  coolant  pipes  at the  base 
    of the 
    evaporator  and  release  the 
    two jubilee  clips 
    and detach,  or drain  the radiator. 
    spanners 
    unscrew  the  high  and low pressure 
    air  conditioning  pipes  to the  evaporator.  Cap 
    the  pipe  ends  and  evaporator  inlets to prevent 
    dirt  or moisture  entering the  system. 
    Evaporator unit 
    11. Disconnect  the  electrical leads feeding  the 
    compressor  clutch cycling  switch. 
    12. Detach the  vacuum  pipes  from  the  water 
    valve  switch. 
    13. Remove  the fixings  securing  the water  valve 
    switch  and withdraw  it. 
    14.  Remove  the  clip  and  cable  connection  from 
    the  evaporator heater  Rap rod.  Use  a new  clip 
    on  reassembly. 
    15. Release  the nylon cable  retainer. 
    16. Detach the resistor  block  electrical connector. 
    17. Remove the relay  module  from its socket  and 
    remove  the self  tapping  screw to release  the 
    socket.  21. 
    From  inside  the  vehicle  remove  the front 
    passenger  carpet  and  self tapping  screws 
    which  retain the  toe
    -board.  Remove  the 
    toe
    -board. 
    22.  Release the 
    two bolts. 
    23. From  inside  the engine  compartment  remove 
    the  two  bolts  from  behind  the  relay  module 
    securing  the  evaporator 
    to the  bulkhead.  This 
    also  releases the  ground leads. 
    24.  Remove  the  bolt securing  the front  of the 
    evaporator casing. 
    25. 
    Lift the  evaporator  clear of the vehicle  and 
    place  on  a  bench  with a  suitable  support 
    underneath  the  case 
    to ensure  the heater 
    pipes  are not damaged. 
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    							AIR CONDITIONING 
    26. Release the  nuts  and  remove  the bracket from  expansion  valve  and  high  pressure  pipe 
    underneath the  evaporator casing.  Place  valve  on bench  and  unscrew  the  high 
    27.  Remove  the  wire 
    clip and  detach  the dump  pressure pipe 
    from the  expansion  valve. 
    valve  located underneath.  46.  Seal  and  cap  all apertures; discard  all  O 
    28. Release the seven  self tapping  screws  rings  which  are  renewed  on assembly. 
    securing  the outlet  duct  and carefully  break 
    the  sealing  compound  around  the edge  of the 
    duct  and  pull  ducting  plate  away from 
    evaporator  body.  47. Reverse  procedures  11  to 46  noting  that  all 
    29.  Remove  the  fifteen  screws  located around the  threads,  unions,  O rings  are  coated 
    with 
    cover  seam.  Remove the old sealing  refrigerant oil  prior  to fitting. 
    compound  from  the body and top cover. 
    the  top  of the  cover. 
    screws  adjacent  to  the  low pressure  pipe Evaporator  Matrix  or Expansion  Valve 
    6 to 10 
    moulding.  and 
    then  charge  the  air conditioning  system as 
    32. At the  side  of the  unit  remove  the two  screws  previously described  with Refrigerant  12. 
    adjacent to  the  air intake  aperture. 
    33.  Lift 
    the  top  cover 
    off whilst  feeding  the blower RESISTOR  BLOCK 
    motor wiring  and air control  flap  rod  through 
    their  respective  apertures,  thus  exposing the 
    Removal 
    blower motor,  heater  matrix  and  air 
    conditioning evaporator matrix. 
    1. Disconnect the  battery. 
    Refitting 
    30.  Remove  the four  screws  and  four  nuts from NOTE: Depending upon which  unit  has been 
    31. From  the front  of the  unit  remove  the two Heater Matrix or Blower Motor 3 to 5 
    refitted  reverse  the appropriate  procedures: 
    2. Detach  the  electrical  connector  from the. 
    resistor  block. 
    3.  Withdraw  the relay  module  from its socket. 
    socket,  fuse  holder  and resistor  block. 
    Blower  motor unit removal  only 
    34. Remove the  screws  retaining the motor  unit to 4. Remove  the screws  securing  relay module 
    the  casing. 
    35. Release  the  three  bracket  retaining  screws 5. Move fuse holder  and relay  module  socket 
    and  withdraw  motor and impeller.  aside  and 
    lift resistor block  clear  of the 
    36.  Detach  the star  washer.  spring clip and  evaporator. 
    impeller. 
    37.  Remove  the  two  nuts from  the motor  shroud 
    and  lift  clear. 
    Heater/Evaporator  matrices removal only 
    38. Lift the  support  plate  and  insulation pad  from 
    the  matrix. 
    three  screws  adjacent 
    to the dump  valve 
    outlet,  in addition 
    to the  screws  next to the 
    heater  pipes. 
    40.  Lift the  evaporator  and  heater  matrices 
    together  with  the  supporting  frame  containing 
    the  air direction flap  clear 
    of the casing. 
    41.  Detach  the evaporator  matrix by releasing  the 
    four  screws,  two  at 
    both ends of the  support 
    bracket. 
    42.  Detach  the  heater matrix 
    by removing  the 
    self
    -tapping  screw. 
    39. 
    From  the  bottom 
    of the  casing,  remove the 
    Refitting 
    Expansion  valve removal 
    6. To refit  the  resistor  block,  reverse the  removal 
    43.  Support  the  suction  pipe  union  with suitable  procedure. 
    spanners  and  release. 
    44.  Remove  the  bleed  pipe  retaining  nut  from the 
    suction  pipe. 
    45.  Remove  the  spring  clip  retaining  the 
    expansion  valve  sensor  pipe to the  main 
    suction  pipe  which now releases  the 
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    							ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 
    ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS  Battery  disconnecting The following guidelines  are intended 
    to ensure  the  Before  disconnecting  the  battery,  switch off all 
    safety  of the  operator  whilst preventing  damage  to  electrical equipment. 
    electrical and any  electronic  components  fitted to  the 
    Battery  charging 
    Before  commencing  any test  procedure  on a  vehicle 
    ensure  that the test  equipment  is working  correctly  Recharge  the battery  out of the  vehicle  and keep  the 
    and  any harness  or connectors  are in good  top  well  ventilated.  While  being  charged  or 
    condition,  this particularly  applies to mains  leads and  discharged,  and  for approximately  fifteen  minutes 
    plugs.  afterwards,  batteries  emit hydrogen  gas which  is 
    flammable.  Always ensure any battery  charging  area 
    WARNING:  Before commencing  work on  an  is well  ventilated  and  that  every precaution  is  taken 
    ignition  system,  all high  tension  terminals, to avoid  naked  flames and sparks.  See SECTION  10 
    adaptors  and diagnostic  equipment  for testing  for battery  maintenance. 
    should  be inspected  to ensure  that they  are 
    uately  insulated  and shielded  to prevent  GENERAL  PRECAUTIONS 
    ental  personal  contacts  and minimize  the 
    of  shock.  Wearers  of surgically  implanted  Switch
    -off  ignition  prior  to  making any connection  or 
    maker  devices  should not  be  in close  disconnection  in the  system  as electrical  surge 
    proximity  to ignition  circuits or diagnostic  caused by disconnecting  live connections  can 
    equipment.  damage electronic  components. 
    Polarity 
    Never  reverse  connect  the  vehicle  battery  and can cause  tracking or high
    -resistance  contacts. 
    always  observe  the  correct  polarity when connecting 
    test  equipment. 
    High voltage circuits 
    Whenever  disconnecting  live high  tension  circuits 
    always  use  insulated  pliers  and  never  allow the open 
    end  of  a  high tension  lead to  come  into  contact with 
    other  components particularly  electronic  control units. 
    Exercise  caution  when  measuring  the  voltage  on the 
    coil terminals  while the engine  is running,  since,  high 
    voltage  spikes can occur  on these  terminals. 
    Connectors  and harness 
    Always  ensure  that these  items  are dry and  oil  free 
    before  disconnecting  and connecting  test  equipment. 
    Never force  connectors apart  either  by using  tools or 
    by  pulling  on the  wiring  harness.  Always ensure 
    locking tabs  are disengaged  before removal  and note 
    orientation  to enable  correct  reconnection.  Ensure 
    that  any  protective  covers  and substances  are 
    replaced 
    if disturbed.  Having  confirmed a  component 
    to  be  faulty  switch
    -off the  ignition and  disconnect the 
    battery.  Remove  the component  and  support  the 
    disconnected  harness.  When  replacing  the 
    component  keep oily  hands  away  from electrical 
    connection  areas and push  connectors  home  until 
    any  locking  tabs fully  engage.  Ensure 
    hands and  work  surfaces are clean  and free 
    of  grease,  swarf, etc. as grease  collects  dirt which 
    When  handling  printed  circuit  boards, treat them  as 
    you  would  a  hi
    -fi record - hold  by the  edges  only. 
    Prior  to commencing  a test,  and  periodically during  a 
    test,  touch  a  good earth,  for instance, a  cigar lighter 
    socket,  to  discharge  body  static  as some  electronic 
    components  are vulnerable  to  static electricity. 
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    1993 1 
    vehicle.  
    						
    							ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 
    DISTRIBUTOR - 35DLM8  NOTE: Marking  distributor  enables refitting  in 
    exact  original  position,  but 
    if engine is turned 
    The  Lucas  35DLM8  distributor  has 
    a conventional while distributor  is removed,  complete ignition 
    advance/retard  unit  and centrifugal  automatic  timing procedure  must be followed. 
    advance  mechanism. 
    A pick-up  module,  in conjunction  with a  rotating  7. Release  the  distributor  clamp and remove  the 
    timing  reluctor  inside  the distributor  body, generates 
    timing  signals.  These  are applied 
    to an electronic 
    ignition  amplifier  module  mounted on the  side of the  Refitting 
    distributor body.  NOTE: If a new  distributor  is being  fitted,  mark 
    NOTE:  The pick
    -up air gap  is factory  set. Do not  body in same  relative  position  as distributor 
    adjust  the gap  unless  the pick
    -up is being  removed. 
    changed  or the  base  plate  has been  moved.  Use 
    a non-ferrous feeler gauge to set the  air gap. 
    Remove  and refit 
    Removing  distributor. 
    8.  Leads  for  distributor  cap  should be connected 
    as  illustrated. 
    Figures 
    1 to 8 inclusive indicate plug  lead numbers. 
    RH - Right-hand  side of engine,  when viewed 
    1. Disconnect battery.  from the rear. 
    2. Disconnect  vacuum pipe(s).  LH - Left-hand  side of engine,  when  viewed 
    3. Remove distributor  cap.  from  the  rear. 
    4. Disconnect low tension  lead from  coil. 
    5. Mark distributor  body in relation to centre  line 
    of  rotor  arm. 
    9. If engine  has not  been turned  whilst distributor 
    has  been  removed, proceed as  follows  (items 
    10  to 17). 
    10. Fit new  O ring  seal to distributor  housing. 
    11.  Turn  distributor  drive  until  centre line of rotor 
    arm  is 30°  anti
    -clockwise  from  mark made  on 
    top  edge 
    of distributor body. 
    12.  Fit  distributor  in accordance  with  alignment 
    markings. 
    6. Add  alignment  marks to distributor  and front 
    cover. 
    NOTE: It may  be necessary  to align  oil pump 
    drive  shaft to enable  distributor  drive shaft to 
    engage  in slot. 
    13.  Fit clamp  and  bolt.  Secure distributor  in exact 
    orginal  position. 
    14.  Connect  vacuum  pipe 
    to distributor  and low 
    tension lead to coil. 
    15.  Fit  distributor  cap. 
    16. Reconnect battery. 
    17.  Using  suitable  electronic  equipment,  set  the 
    ignition  timing, See IGNITION  TIMING 
    ADJUSTMENT 
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    							35 DLM8 Distributor components 
    1. Cover 
    2. HT brush & spring 
    3. Rotor arm 
    4.  lnsul  cover 
    5. Pick-up module  and base  plate assembly 
    6. Vacuum  unit 
    7. Amplifier  module 
    8.  O
    -ring oil seal 
    9. Gasket  
    						
    							ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 
    DISTRIBUTOR - LUCAS  35DLM8 
    Overhaul  16. 
    Renew  pick-up and  base  plate assembly  if 
    module  is known  to be  faulty,  otherwise  check 
    pick
    -up  winding  resistance  (2k-5k ohm). 
    DISTRIBUTOR  COVER  RE
    -ASSEMBLY 
    1. Unclip and remove  the cover.  17. This  is mainly  a reversal  of the  dismantling 
    2. Renew  the cover if known to be faulty. 
    3. Clean  the cover  and HT brush with a nap  free 
    cloth.  LUBRICATION procedure, 
    noting the following  points: 
    ROTOR  ARM 
    Apply  clean engine 
    oil: 
    4. Pull rotor arm from  keyed  shaft. 
    5. Renew  rotor arm if known to be  faulty.  a. 
    Three  drops 
    to felt pad  reservoir  in rotor  shaft. 
    Apply  Chevron 
    SR1 (or  equivalent)  grease. 
    INSULATION  COVER (Flash shield) 
    b. Auto  advance  mechanism. 
    d.  Pre  tilt spring  and its rubbing  area (pick
    -up 
    and  base  plate  assy). 
    VACUUM  UNIT  e. Vacuum  unit connecting  peg (pick
    -up and 
    base  plate  assy)  and 
    8.  Remove  two screws  from vacuum  unit 
    f. the connecting  peg hole  in vacuum  unit 
    6. 
    Remove  cover, secured  by three  screws.  c. Pick
    -up plate  centre  bearing. 
    7. Renew  cover if known to be  faulty. 
    securing  bracket, disengage  vacuum unit  connecting rod. 
    connecting  rod from  pick
    -up base  plate 
    connecting  peg, and withdraw  vacuum unit FITTING  PICK
    -UP AND  BASE  PLATE  ASSEMBLY 
    from  distributor  body. 
    18. Pick
    -up leads  must be prevented  from fouling 
    AMPLIFIER  MODULE  the rotating  reluctor.  Both leads  should  be 
    located 
    in plastic  carrier  as illustrated.  Check 
    9. Remove two screws and withdraw  the module.  during re-assembly. 
    10.  Remove  the gasket. 
    11. Remove  two screws  securing  the cast 
    heatsink  and remove  the heatsink. 
    WARNING:  The amplifier  contains Beryllia. 
    Do 
    not open  or  crush. 
    PICK
    -UP  AND  BASE  PLATE  ASSEMBLY 
    12.  Use  circlip  pliers to remove  the circlip 
    retaining  the reluctor  on rotor  shaft. 
    13. Remove  the flat washer  and then  the O ring 
    recessed  in the  top  of the  reluctor. 
    14.  Gently  withdraw  the reluctor  from the shaft, 
    taking  care not 
    to damage  the teeth.  REFlTTlNG 
    RELUCTOR 
    19.  Slide  reluctor  as far  as it will  go on rotor  shaft, 
    then  rotate  reluctor  until it engages  with the 
    coupling  ring beneath  the pick
    -up base  plate. 
    The  distributor  shaft, coupling  ring and reluctor 
    are  keyed  and rotate  together.  Fit the  O 
    ring,  flat washer  and retaining  circlip. 
    NOTE: Coupling 
    ring fitted  beneath  reluctor. 
    15.  Remove  three support  pillars and cable 
    grommet.  Lift out  the  pick
    -up and  base  plate 
    assembly. 
    NOTE: 
    Do not  disturb  the two  barrel  nuts 
    securing  the  pick
    -up  module,  otherwise  the air 
    gap 
    will need  re-adjustment. 
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    							ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 
    compression stroke. 
    PICK-UP  AIR GAP  ADJUSTMENT  2. Turn  distributor  drive until rotor  arm 
    IS 
    approximately  30° anti-clockwise  from number 
    one  sparking  plug lead  position  on cap. 
    20.  The  air gap  between  the pick
    -up limb  and 
    reluctor  teeth must be set 
    within the  specified 
    limits,  using a non
    -ferrous  feeler gauge. 
    21. 
    If adjustment  is necessary,  slacken the two 
    barrel  nuts 
    to set the  air gap.  See Engine 
    Tuning  Data. 
    3. Fit distributor  to engine. 
    4.  Check 
    that centre  line of rotor  arm is now in 
    line  with  number  one sparking  plug lead on 
    cap.  Reposition  distributor 
    if necessary. 
    5. If distributor  does not seat  correctly  in front 
    drive is not  engaged.  Engage 
    sing  down  distributor  while 
    turning  engine. 
    6. Fit clamp  and bolt leaving  both loose  at this 
    stage. 
    7. Connect  the vacuum  pipe to the  distributor. 
    8. Fit low  tension  lead to coil. 
    9. Fit  distributor  cap. 
    10. Reconnect  the battery. 
    11. Using  suitable  electronic  equipment  set the 
    ignition  timing dynamically. 
    Dynamic  ignition timing 
    Equipment  required 
    Calibrated  Tachometer 
    Stroboscopic  lamp 
    NOTE:  When the original  pick
    -up and  base  plate 
    assembly  has been  refitted  the air 
    gap should  be 
    checked,  and adjusted  if necessary. 
    1. Couple  stroboscopic  timing lamp and 
    tachometer 
    to engine  following  the 
    When  renewing  the assembly  the air gap  will  manufacturers 
    instructions. 
    require  adjusting 
    to within the specified limits. 2. Disconnect  the vacuum  pipes from the 
    distributor. 
    AMPLIFIER  MODULE  3. 
    Start  engine,  with no load  and not exceeding 
    3,000 rev/min,  run engine  until normal 
    22.  Before 
    fitting the module,  apply 
    MS4 Silicone  operating temperature  is reached. (Thermostat 
    grease 
    or equivalent  heat - conducting  open). Check that the normal  idling speed 
    compound  to the  amplifier  module backplate,  falls within  the tolerance  specified in the  data 
    the  seating  face on distributor  body and both  section. 
    faces  of the  heatsink  casting. 
    4. Idle speed  for timing  purposes  must not 
    exceed 
    750 rpm,  and this speed  should  be 
    achieved  by removing  a breather  hose NOT 
    BY  ADJUSTING  IDLE SETTING  SCREWS 
    1. It is essential  that the following  procedures 5. With the distributor  clamping bolt slackened 
    are  adhered 
    to. Inaccurate  timing can lead to turn  distributor  until the timing  flash coincides 
    serious  engine damage  and additionally  create  with the timing  pointer  and the correct  timing 
    failure 
    to comply  with the emission  regulations  mark on the  rim of the  torsional  vibration 
    applying 
    to the  country  of destination. If the  damper as shown  in the  engine  tuning 
    engine  is being  checked 
    in the vehicle  and is section. 
    fitted  with an air conditioning  unit the 
    6. Retighten  the distributor  clamping bolt 
    compressor  must be isolated.  securely. 
    Recheck timing in the  event  that 
    2. On initial  engine  build, or if the  distributor  has  retightening has disturbed  the distributor 
    been  disturbed  for any  reason,  the ignition  position. 
    timing  must be set  statically 
    to 6° B.T.D.C. 
    IGNITION 
    TIMING ADJUSTMENT 7. Refit vacuum  pipes. 
    (This  sequence  is 
    to give only  an approximation in 8. Disconnect  stroboscopic  timing lamp and 
    order  that the engine  may be started)  ON NO 
    ACCOUNT  MUST THE ENGINE  BE STARTED 
    BEFORE  THIS OPERATION  IS CARRIED  OUT 
    Static  ignition  timing  tachometer 
    from engine. 
    1. Set engine - No.  1 piston  to 6°  B.T.D.C.  on 
    REISSUED: FEB 1993 5  
    						
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