THE DISTRIBUTOR AND CONTACT BREAKER.Quarterly Inspection (see Maintenance Chart)Release spring clips and lift off cover to expose
Distributor. See that the inside of the cover is clean
and dry and that the central carbon brush moves freely. |
IGNITION PLUG GAP.If the engine misses when running idle or pulling light, widen the sparking plug gap, If it misses at high speed or when pulling on heavy load at low speed, slightly close the gap. LUBRICATION OF DYNAMO AND STARTER MOTORRe-packing of the ballraces with high melting
point grease is only necessary about once a year,
Never use oil or ordinary grease. The bearing at the
commutator end of the starter motor is lubricated from a
hollow nut in the end cover. The starter gear drive
should never be oiled or lubricated in any way it is self-cleaning,
but should be carefully wiped if it becomes very dirty. |