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c. R e p a i r .
(1) If contacting area of points is slightly
burned or pitted, clean area with a few strokes of a
point file, Do not try to remove all roughness, or
dress points down smoothly; only remove scale or
dirt, Do not use sandpaper or emery to dress points.
(2) To remove points, remove the point
mounting lock screw and point spring screw and lift
off point set. To remove capacitor at this time
remove capacitor screw and lift capacitor from
distributor.
Note. Do not replace capacitor unless it is
defective.
(3) Install points and capacitor by reversing
(2) above.
(4) Test automatic advance by twisting cam
clockwise. It should turn against spring tension,
and return by spring tension to its original position.
Figure 4-31. Distributor, installed.
d. Adjustment.
(1) Turn cam until rubbing block on moving
(3) Chalk mark edge of distributor to indicate
point arm rests on peak of one cam lobe (fig, 4-32).
location of rotor tip before removal, loosen minor
(2) Loosen point mounting lock screw, and
adjustment lock screw and lift out distributor.
adjust position of stationary contact, with adjusting
screw, until 0.018 to 0.022 inch leaf feeler gage will
Note. Do not turn engine crankshaft until distributor is
reinstalled.
just enter gap,
(3) Tighten point mounting lock screw.
b. Inspection.
(4) Turn cam until contact points are com-
(1) Inspect distributor cap for cracks, carbon
p l e t e l y closed, Hook a spring scale on moving
streaks, corroded terminals and dirt.
contact (fig. 4-33) and pull in a straight line at a
(2) Inspect contact points (fig. 4-32). Be sure
right angle to point surfaces. Take a reading as
they are free of burns or pits, are aligned correctly
points start to separate under a slow and steady
and are adjusted properly to 0.018 to 0.022 inch.
pull. Spring tension should be 17 to 20 ounces.
Follow adjustment procedure in d b e l o w .
(5) If necessary to adjust spring tension, loosen
(3) Inspect rotor and the metal contact strip
point spring screw (fig. 4-32) which holds end of
for burned condition or cracks.
moving contact spring and slide end of spring in or
(4) Inspect capacitor for secure mounting and
out, as necessary. Tighten point screw and recheck
frayed lead.
spring tension.
Figure 4-33. Testing moving contact spring tension.
e. Installation of Distributor and Adjustment of
Engine Timing.
(1) Position rotor so tip points to chalk mark
made in a (3) above, and replace distributor in
engine. Connect primary lead wire. Do not install
Figure 4-32. Distributor, cap removed.
distributor cap.

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