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- __Diode
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- __The ignition system
- __Ignition coil const.
- __Distributor assembly
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- __Spark advance timing
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ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS:
Electricity and magnetism are two separate but closely related forces. This is demonstrated by the …
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POWER LOSS:
Before a successful tune-up can be performed, it must be determined if the engine is in a satisfact…
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CONDENSER ACTION:
The functions of the ignition condenser are to reduce the amount of arcing across the points there…
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CONDENSER CONSTRUCTION:
The condenser is constructed of layers of aluminum foil, insulated from each other by layers of hig…
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IGNITION COIL CONSTRUCTION:
An ignition coil is composed of a core, two winding, a metal case and mounting bracket. The core of…
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SPARK ADVANCE TIMING:
To obtain full power from combustion, the maximum pressure must be reached just as the piston passe…
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DWELL ANGLE:
Dwell angle is the number of degrees the distributor cam turns during which time the breaker point …
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DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY:
The distributor assembly is made up of several subassemblies: the cap, rotor, breaker plate assembl…
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How the ignition system works
The ignition system is employed to generate a very high voltage (from 18 to 30 thousand volts) to j…
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STATOR WINDING TESTS:
Stator winding are checked for open circuit and ground circuit. To check for open circuit, touch …
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FIELD WINDING TESTS:
The rotor field winding may be checked electrically for open circuit, ground circuit and short cir…
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DIODE TESTS:
Due to the Manner in which the three stator windings are connected, two windings are always being …
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TRANSISTORS:
A transistor is a device which acts as an electrical switch but has no moving parts. Current flow t…
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TEMPERATURE CORRECTED HYDROMETER:
Hydrometer floats are calibrated to indicate correctly only at 80 F temperature. It used at any oth…
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DIODE RECTIFIED OUTPUT:
The diagram illustrates how the diodes rectify the alternating current flowing in either dir…
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CHARGING SYSTEM
The charging system has been developed to answer the need for increased generator output necessitat…
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