MAINTENANCE
MT2703A
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2
6
For each sparking plug
in
turn
I. Remove ignition high tension lead from plug.
2. Unscrew plug from engine
usi.ng
a special plug
spanner or a box type spanner.
3.
Wipe
clean ceramic body
of
plug.
4. Visually check plug body for cracks, and renew plug
if
cracks are present.
5. Unscrew end terminal cap from plug.
6. Clean plug terminal threads with a wire brush.
7. Clean cap threads using a low pressure air line.
8. Screw end terminal cap firmly into position on plug.
9. Clean electrode area and plug threads with a wire
brush or sand blasting machine.
10. Visually check electrode surfaces for damage, and
renew plug
if
damage
is
present.
II.
Check electrode gap, which
if
correct will just allow a
0·025 in
(0'64
mm) feeler gauge to slide slowly
between the electrodes
UDder
light pressure.
(17)
Clean/adjust sparking plugs
If
adjustment is necessarv.
12.
(aj
Using a suitable tool, carefully move the side
electrode.
(bj
Recheck the gap and repeat this procedure until
the gap
is
correct.
13. Check sealing washer for cracks and distortion, and
renew washer
if
necessary.
14. Refit sparking plug to engine.
15. Tighten plug to
14
to 20
Ibfft
(1'9 to
2'8
kgf
m)'
16. Refit high tension lead to plug.
10.00.10
Triumph
TR6
Manual. Purt No. 545277 lssue J
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