Saab 96 - Fuel Pump

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Adjust the c~r ine to run uniformly with the adjusting screw
7, which is achieved when the screw is opened about 2 turns.
3. Adjust the engine speed with the screw 8 until the proper idling
speed, 700—800 rpm, is attained.
Fuel Pump
In the fuel pump there is a filter 16, which can be removed by screw
ing out the plug 17. This filter should be cleaned every 12,000 km
(8,000 miles) or whenever impurities in the fuel are suspected. If
the fiber washer 15, fitted between the plug and the pump housing,
comes loose, be sure to replace it when inserting the plug. The con
tact points in the breaker mechanism should also be checked and if
necessary adjusted every 12,000 km (8,000 miles). In case the owner
himself wants to carry out this operation, the procedure is as
follows:
1. Check that the ignition is switched off so that the cable to
the fuel pump is dead.
Remove the terminal nut 21, which holds the electric cable.
Remove the cable and the nut 22 after which the cover 9 can
be removed.
When carrying out the following operations, the greatest clean
liness should be exercised to prevent grease or impurities from
entering the breaker mechanism.
The contacts 6 and 7 can now be cleaned by pulling a strip of
stiff paper or very fine emery cloth between their faces. Should
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Fig. 18. Fuel Pump
The numbers refer to the text.