TM 5-3810-207-20/TO 36C23-3-37-12Figure 10. Distributor, removal and installation.obtain a reading on the meter. When aninstrument is used, test another coil whichis known to be good. The two coils shouldhave the same reading on the meter.Note.Do not touch the test instrument tothe unit as the case is internallygrounded and a faulty reading willoccur.d.Reassembly and Installation.(1)Reassemble the distributor in the reverseorder illustrated on figure 11.(2)Adjust the points as instructed on figure11.(3)Lubricate the distributor (LO 5-3810-207-20).(4)Install the distributor (par. 74).e.Engine Timing.(1)Loosen screw and raise cover (fig. 12).(2)Disconnect spark plug cable from sparkplug installed in number 1 cylinder.(3)Connect a neon timing light betweennumber 1 spark plug and cable.(4)Loosen the distributor mounting screwsand start the engine.(5)Hold the timing light directly in front of theflywheel opening in the flywheel housing.(6)Rotate the distributor in either directionuntil the timing mark alines with the centerof the hole in the flywheel housing.Tighten the distributor mounting screws.Repeat adjustment as necessary.(7)Stop the engine, disconnect the neonlight, and connect the spark cable to thespark plug.(8)Close the cover and tighten the screw (fig.12).76. Spark Plugs and Cablesa.Removal.(1)Remove all dirt and foreign matter fromthe cylinder head around the spark plugopenings.(2)Remove the cables and spark plugs asinstructed on figure 13.b.Cleaning and Inspection.(1)Clean the spark plugs -and cables with alint-free cloth dampened with an approvedcleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.Clean the spark plug points with anapproved spark plug cleaning machine.(2)Inspect the insulators for chips andcracks. Replace plugs having defectiveinsulators.(3)Inspect the electrodes for burns, pits, andalinement. Replace defective plugs.Note.The outside or grounded electrodemust be directly alined with theinside or insulated electrode.(4)Inspect the spark plug cables forcorrosion, frayed or broken insulation orshielding, and proper connection.Replace defective cables.38
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