Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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Cleanliness is very important for the distributor
cap. With a clean dry cloth, wipe off dust or
grime, if any, and inspect for any damaged
(scarred, scratched or cracked) part or any part
evidencing high-tension leakage inside the cap.
Be sure to replace such parts.
[Signal rotor air gap]
Signal rotor air gap
0.2 0.4
m m
(0.008 0.016
i n )
Check air gap and adjust it as necessary.
1. Remove distributor cap and rotor.
2. Using thickness gauge, measure air gap bet-
ween signal rotor tooth and generator.
1. Signal rotor
2. Generator
3. Signal air gap
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3. If air gap is out of specification, adjust it.
Remove distributor and then ignitor.
Loosen 2 screws securing generator.
Using blade (-) screwdriver, move generator
and adjust air gap to specification.
1. lgnitor
2. Generator
3. Generator screw
4. Signal rotor air gap
5. Blade screwdriver
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After adjustment, tighten 2 screws and
recheck air gap. Install ignitor, rotor and
distributor cap.
Install distributor referring to p. 8-11.
[Generator]
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery. Remove
distributor, and then ignitor and generator.
2. Remove dust cover from ignitor.
3. Disconnect red and white wires from ignitor.
1. Dust cover
2. lgnitor
3. White wire
4. Red wire
5. Generator
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4. Connect ohmmeter to red and white wires,
and measure generator resistance.
Generator resistance should be within 130
190 ohms. If resistance is not within specifi-
cation, replace the generator.
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