Distributor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL OF IIA
1. DISCONNECT IIA CONNECTORS
2. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS FROM SPARK PLUGS
3. REMOVE IIA




Remove the mount bolts and pull out the IIA.


INSTALLATION OF IIA
1. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
(a) Remove the RH fender apron seal.
(b) Remove the No.1 spark plug.




(c) Place your finger over the hole of the No.1 spark plug and rotate the crankshaft clockwise to TDC. If pressure is felt on your finger, this is TDC/compression of the No.1 cylinder. If not, repeat the process.
(d) Reinstall the No.1 spark plug.
(e) Reinstall the RH fender apron seal.

2. INSTALL IIA
(a) Coat the spiral gear and governor shaft with engine oil.




(b) Align the protrusions on the housing with the spiral gear.
(c) Insert the IIA, aligning the center of the flange with that of the bolt hole on the camshaft housing.




(d) Lightly tighten the hold-down bolts.

3. CONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO SPARK PLUGS
Firing order: 1-3-4-2

4. CONNECT IIA CONNECTOR
5. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.

6. CONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE




Remove the cap and connect the tachometer test probe to the service connector of the IIA.

CAUTION:
^ NEVER allow the tachometer terminals to touch ground as it could result in damage to the igniter and/or ignition coil.
^ As some tachometers are not compatible with this ignition system, we recommend that you confirm the compatibility of your unit before using.

2. START THE ENGINE AND LET IT IDLE

Fig. 16 Check engine connector.:

3. SHORT TERMINALS T AND E1 OF THE CHECK CONNECTOR





4. LOOSEN THE SET BOLTS AND SLOWLY TURN THE DISTRIBUTOR UNTIL THE TIMING MARKS, WHEN ILLUMINATED BY THE TIMING LIGHT, INDICATE 10° BTDC

5. TIGHTEN THE HOLD DOWN BOLTS THEN ENSURE THAT THE TIMING IS STILL AT SPEC.
Torque bolts to 13 Nm (9 ft.lbs).

6. REMOVE THE SERVICE WIRE





7. TIMING SHOULD NOW MOVE BETWEEN 13° - 22° BTDC.