MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE S
Ignition Coil Installation
NOTE: Prior to inserting the ignition
coil on its spark plug, apply sealant as
described in
IGNITION CO IL LU BRI-
CATION
.
1. Install coil in cylinder head hole.
2.Pushtheignitioncoildowntose-
curely install it o n the spark plug t ip .
3. Ensure the seal seats properly with
top surface of engine valve cover.
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TYPICAL
1. Seal prope rly seated
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Removal
1. Open seat.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil input
connector.
3. Remove ignition coil. Refer to
IGNI-
TION COIL REMOVAL
.
WARNING
Never remove an ignition coil from
a spark plug without disconnect-
ing it from the wiring harness.
Flammable vapors may be present
in the bilge. Should the tether cord
be installed on the engine cut-off
switch, a spark could be generated
at the coil spark plug end which
could cause an explosion.
4. Using a spark plug socket, releas e
the torque applied to the spark plug.
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2
1
1. Approved socket
2. Improper socket
5. Clean the spark plug and cylinde r
headwithpressurizedair.
6. Unscrew spark plug then use the
ignition coil to take spark plug out of
spark plug hole.
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1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
Spark Plug Installation
Prior to installation, ensure the contact
surfaces of the cylinder head and spark
plug are free of grime.
1. Using a wire feeler gauge, set elec-
trode gap as specified in the follow-
ing chart.
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