Ignition Coil

(2) Pull high tension lead out of socket ter-

minal on ignition coil.

screw (fig. 4-31) only enough to put a drag on

d i s t r i b u t o r body if turned. Turn engine until

(3) Remove two screws securing coil strap to

coil bracket, and withdraw coil and strap from

scribed mark on crankshaft pulley is aligned with

engine compartment.

pointer on gear case cover.

( 3 ) Turn distributor body clockwise until

(4) Loosen screw in coil strap and slide coil

free from strap.

points are definitely closed.

c. Installation. Reverse removal procedure in b

(4) Turn on ignition, remove coil wire from

above.

center of distributor cap and hold it about 1/4 inch

from cylinder head.

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(5) Turn distributor slowly counterclockwise,

a. Removal.

stopping at exact point at which coil wire sparks.

(1) Open battery compartment door.

T i g h t e n minor adjustment lock screw, turn off

(2) Disconnect ground cable (6, fig. 4-34) and

ignition and reinstall distributor cap and coil wire

starter cable (1) at battery (5). If necessary use a

in cap.

puller to lift cable terminals from posts with a

vertical pull. Do not twist or pry terminals from

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post.

a. Testing. The following procedure describes a

(3) Remove nut (8) and screw (7), and

quick test to determine that ignition coil is in good

disconnect ground cable from frame. Disconnect

condition. Assure that all electrical connections are

starter cable from starter and pull through

properly made before performing test.

grommet (10) in frame.

(1) Remove coil to distributor high tension

(4) Loosen and remove nuts (2) and washers

lead from center socket contact in distributor cap.

(3) from bolts (9) and remove battery hold-down

(2) Hold end of lead approximately 1/4 inch

(4). Lift battery clear of truck.

from cylinder head while an assistant cranks engine

Caution: Avoid contact with any liquid

with ignition on.

on the battery. It will probably be electrolyte,

(3) Check that sparks jump at least 1/4 inch.

which can produce skin burns and damage

Replace coil if test requirements are not met.

clothing if not rinsed off quickly with clear

b. Removal.

water.

(1) Tag and disconnect leads at stud type

terminal on ignition coil (fig. 4-6).

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