112—ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
TO SWITCH SIDE OF RESISTOR
STARTER AND
IGNITION
SWITCH.
TO STARTER RELAY
BATTERY TERMINAL
56x84
Fig.
18—Testing Primary Circuit Resistance
b.
Installation
Make sure number one piston is at top dead
center and install distributor so that rotor is
pointing to number one firing position. Install
lock plate and screw, but do not tighten..Rotate
crankshaft to align specified degree mark on
vibration damper with ignition timing indicator
pointer. Rotate distributor until contacts are
just opening and tighten hold down plate. In-
stall vacuum tube, primary lead and distributor
cap.
38.
IGNITION TIMING (FIG. 19)
Make certain distributor is properly installed
in engine. Install timing light and start engine.
Allow engine to warm up sufficiently to enable
carburetor fast idle mechanism to position for
slow idle speed. Loosen distributor lock plate
and rotate distributor clockwise or counter-
clockwise to align proper degree mark on vi-
bration damper with ignition timing indicator
points. Tighten lock plate.
39.
CHECKING DISTRIBUTOR GOVERNOR
ADVANCE
Install distributor assembly in test bench and
check governor advance as recommended by
equipment manufacturer.
Adjust governor advance by bending outer
spring lug of light spring for low speed and
outer lug of heavy spring for high speed op-
eration.
51x166
CHALK MARK
Fig.
19—Ignition Timing
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