Raytheon Beech Baron E55 - Page 396

~eechcraft
BARON
55
AND
58
SHOP
MANUAL
i. If the
timing
lights
do
not
go
out
at
the
same
time,
point
kit
and
pry
the
points
into the
position
where
any
loosen
the
magneto
that
is late
or
early
and
repeat
the further rotation
of
the
cam
will
begin
opening
the
process
outlined
in
steps
g
and
h
earlier.
points.
Retighten
the
contact
kit
screws
and check
the
distributor
lead
spring
to
make
sure
it
is
located
in
the
MAGNETO
BREAKER POINT
center
of
the distributor
shaft
hole
in
the
distributor
ADJUSTMENT
OF
SLICK
MAGNETOS
bearing
plate.
Before
removing
the
timing pin
and
rein-
stalling
the
distributor
block
housing
on
the
magneto
The
amount
of
opening
between
the
points
should not
frame
assembly, apply
a
drop
of SAE
20
lubricating
oil
be
used
as
a
method for
adjusting
the
magneto
con-
to the
oilite
bearings.
tact
points,
since
a
weak
spark
will result
if
the
open-
ing
of
the
contact
points
is
not
in
time
with
the
occur-
CYLINDER
DIFFERENTIAL
rence
of
the
"E"
gap.
The
proper
"E"
gap
is
obtained
COMPRESS/ON
CHECK
when
the
timing
pin
is
in
place
through
the
hole
in the
frame
and
rotor
shaft
of
the
magneto.
With the
timing
A
cylinder
differential
compression
check
should
be
pin
is
inserted
in
place,
the
rotor
is
in
position
for
the
accomplished
at
each 100-hour
inspection
or
when it
cam
to
start
opening
the
contact
points.
To
adjust
the is
suspected
that
the
cylinders
have
become
worn or
contact
points
correctly,
loosen
the
screws
securing
have
damaged components.
The
check
may
be
the
contact
point
kit
to
the
rotor
bearing
plate.
Insert
a
accomplished
in accordance with
Continental
Service
screwdriver
into
the
notch
at
the
base
of the
contact
Bulletin M73-19
or
subsequent
bulletins.
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