Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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RO OTES MAN UAL WSM. 124
Section N (Elec. Equipment)
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Dirty or pitted contacts
Contact breaker out of adjust-
ment.
Turn engine until contacts are fully
Engine
opened and test gap with gauge.
misfires
Remove each sparking plug in turn,
rest it on the cylinder head, and
observe whether a spark occurs at
the points when the engine is turned.
Irregular sparking may be due to
dirty plugs or defective high tension
cable.
If sparking is regular at all plugs, the
trouble Is probably due to engine
defects.
Remedy
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re-issue
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Clean contacts with fine carborundum
stone or fine emery cloth and afterwards
with a cloth moistened with petrol.
Adjust gap to correct setting.
Clean plugs and adjust the gaps. Replace
any lead if the insulation shows signs of
deterioration or crackin�. Examine the
carburettor, petrol supp y, etc.
LIGHTING TROUBLE
Lamps give insuffi-
· Battery discharged. Charge battery either by a long period
cient illumination.
of daytime running or from independent
electrical supply.
Check generator belt adjustment.
Lamps out of alignment.
Adjust Lamps.
Bulbs discoloured through use. Fit new bulbs (see page 26).
Lamps light when
switched on, but
Battery discharged. As above.
gradually fade out.
Brilliance varies with
Battery discharged.
As above.
speed of car.
Battery connection loose or broken.
Tighten connections replace faulty or
cables.
Lights flicker.
Loose connection.
Locate loose connection and tighten.
Failure of lights. Faulty cable, connection or fuse
Examine wiring for faulty cables or con-
blown (where applicable).
nectlons and remedy. Fit replacement
fuse. (see page 1-4A).
Battery discharged.
Recharge battery.
Loose or broken connection. Locate and tighten loose connection, or
remake broken connection.