E N G I N E E L E C T R IC A L
6 Y - 2 5
IGNITION SYSTEMS
INDEX
General Description........................................................ 6Y-25
Theory of Operation....................................................... 6Y-27
Components...................................................................... 6Y-28
Distributors..................................................................... 6Y-28
Spark Advance Systems............................................. 6Y-28
Cam A ngle..................................................................... 6Y- 31
Ignition Condenser (Capacitor)............................... 6Y-31
Ignition Coil................................................................... 6Y -32
Spark Plugs..................................................................... 6Y -32
Secondary Ignition Cables......................................... 6Y-33
Ignition Switch.............................................................. 6Y- 33
Adjustments and Repairs............................................... 6Y-35
Distributor Contact Points........................................... 6Y-35
Cleaning.......................................................................... 6Y- 35
Replacement................................................................... 6Y -35
Setting Dwell Angle.................................................... 6Y -37
Distributor Condenser................................................... 6Y- 38
Performance Diagnosis............................................... 6Y- 38
Replacement.....................................................................6Y- 38
Distributor......................................................................... 6Y- 39
Removal...........................................................................
Disassembly.................................................................... 6Y-39
Cleaning and Inspection............................................ 6Y- 40
Assembly......................................................................... 6Y-40
Installation...................................................................... 6Y-41
Off-Engine T est............................................................... 6Y-42
Coil Replacement.............................................................. 6Y-42
Spark Plug and Wire Service...................................... 6Y-42
Removal and Inspection.................................................6Y-42
Spark Plug Cleaning..................................................... 6Y-43
Adjust Plug G ap............................................................. 6Y-43
Installation of Plugs...................................................... 6Y-43
Installation of Plug W ires........................................... 6Y-43
Diagnosis.............................................................................. 6Y-44
Ignition System................................................................ 6Y-44
Ignition Coil T est........................................................... 6Y-45
Distributor Condenser Test........................................ 6Y-46
Ignition System Resistance T est............................... 6Y-47
Spark Plugs....................................................................... 6Y-47
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ignition system used on all models is the standard
breaker point type consisting of a coil, condenser,
distributor, switch, wiring, spark plugs and a source of
electrical energy. The distributor contact points set,
condenser, cam lubricator and spark plugs are the only
system components that require periodic service. The
remainder of the ignition system requires only periodic
inspection to check the operation of the components,
tightness of electrical connections, and condition of the
wiring.
Two types of distributors are used: an internal
adjustment distributor on 6 cylinder engines (fig. li) and
an external adjustment distributor on 8 cylinder engines
(fig. 2i). Both function in much the same manner to - (1)
cause a higher voltage surge from coil, (2) time these
surges with regard to engine requirements through use of
centrifugal and vacuum advance mechanisms, and (3)
direct high voltage surges through distributor rotor, cap,
and high tension wiring to the spark plugs.
The distributor houses the contact points that make and
break the primary circuit, and also directs high voltage
and current in proper sequence to the spark plugs. The
contact point set is replaced as a complete assembly. The
breaker lever spring tension and point alignment on the
replacement set are factory adjusted, leaving only the
dwell angle to be adjusted after installation.
The distributors are equipped with a cam lubricator,
which should be rotated 180 degrees every 12,000 miles
and replaced every 24,000 miles. Do not attempt to
lubricate the element, but replace when necessary.
Distributor shaft lubrication is accomplished by a
reservoir of lube around the mainshaft in the distributor
bowl.
The rotor located above the breaker plate assembly
serves as a cover for the centrifugal advance mechanism,
and distributes high voltage and current to fire the spark
plugs. When the rotor is removed, the centrifugal
advance mechanism should be inspected for lubricant. If
necessary, a small amount of cam and bearing lubricant
should be applied to the advance weights.
The ignition coil (fig. 3i) is an oil filled, hermetically
sealed unit designed specifically for use with an external
resistance. The number of turns in the primary winding
results in a high inductance in this winding, which makes
it possible for the coil to provide a higher secondary
voltage output throughout the speed range. The primary
current from the ignition switch passes through a
resistance wire which lowers the voltage to approx
imately 8 volts. This lower voltage provides for longer
contact life.
For optimum starting performance, the resistance is
bypassed during cranking, thereby connecting the
ignition coil directly to the battery. This provides full
battery voltage at the coil and keeps ignition voltage as
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