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Tune-l'- It generally consist of three The compression test is the baste operation; changing ipark best single test of engine condiplug, point and condenwr. tion, U the combustion chamber Spark plugs; Changing the is rot tightly sealed, the force plug can help me ga mileage of produced w ill leak out Instead of your vehicle. Make sure you pushing the piston efficiently! gap" the new plug that are The test determines tf the fhnh out of the box (bend the Intake and exhaust ports are outer electrode so the space leaking, or if the piston rings between is correct, use a round have worn to the point where feeler gauge, or a wire gauge, for they are allowing pressure to plug adjustment). Manufacturers leak out It also helps to pinpoint et a general gap. not specifically a leaking head gasket for any particular vehicle. How to do a compression test: Points and condenser These a) Warm up the engine (nor- two Items should be replaced at mal operating temperature). the same time. They are located b)- Turn oil englna within the distributor and are c) Remove spark plugs. responsible for sending the cord) Install the compression rect charge of electricity to the gauge In each spark plug port right spark plug at the proper e) Crank the engine over a few time. times and write down the gauge To replace the points and conreading. Ensure the Ignition denser switch is ore and the throttle a) Lift off the distributor cap must be open. and dean the inside of me cap Note the reading for the first w ith rubbing alcohol Check for time the piston compresses as cracks or carbon tracks (carbon well as the highest reading. If the tracks indicate a short circuit). If engine has to crank more than the cap is damaged, or it looks four to five times to get the highlike a short circuit is likely; est reading, suspect a problem replace me cap. with the rings and valves. If the b) Lilt off me rotor by pulling gauge has a high reading on the straight up (you may have to first stroke, everything is probaremove a couple of screws before bly fine in that cylinder. Youll the rotor can be lilted ofl). end up with two figures for each c) If the distributor has a cylinder in the engine. One for radio frequency shield, remove first compression and one for the the two halves and set mem aside. highest compression. If all the figures are within d) Check and clean the rotor the manufacturer's specificaby wiping it dry with a paper toweL If you find no damage, set tions for your car. within pounds of each other obtained in it aside. If you find cracks or corno more than five cranks, the rosion, or if you are in any doubt 10-1- 5 nd at all replace the rotor. e) hmove the screw ts) that 1 the failsign of tune up ure of the engine to start, or a hold the wires linking the point rough running engine. If your to the cod and enmh-nw-then electronic ignutun help: remove the screws that hold the Change the spark plug. Examine the ditr ibutor cap punt set to the breaker plate. Lift the point ret out of the discrack or other damage. tributor. There should be no oil Examine the rotor for damapparent around the point or age. inide the distributor. Examine the high tension 0 Clean dirt and grease from lead wire for crack or other the breaker plate with a dry damage. Watch the wire for paper towel, then ue your finger frayed or brittle insulation. to dab a light coat of distributor Time the ignition system Jm-- t cam lubricant on the cam. as you would time a system with g) Replace the condenser w hen mechanical points. you replace the point. h) Lastly install a new breaker Battery Care (Maintenance free batteries point assembly Make sure it is positioned correctly before not includ'd.) screw ing it to the breaker plate. The battery makes electricity to run the starter to start the Breaker Point Adjustment engine, while at the same time The breaker point gap U very providing the electricity that Important to the correct opera- sparks the spark plug. If your battery needs maintetion of the engine.. The engine wont even start if the gap is too nance. there are a few steps you far from specifications and It can take to extend the life of your must be right for the engine to battery Make sure you add disrun its best. tilled water if necessary Also, To adjust the points, do the folremove the battery every six lowing: months, check the battery cables a) Select a flat leaf thickness for splitting and cracking by gauge of me correct sire. Some bending them. If there are any breaker points are adjusted by cracks, replace the cable. Check loosening the mounting screw the battery case for cracks and and then opening the points with bulges, and if you find any. a screwdriver. Others can be set replace the battery Wash down with an Allen wrench. the battery holder and clean the b) Open me points and insert a battery cable terminals with a cleaned thickness gauge. Close wire brush or sandpaper. the gauge untU you sense a small When you reconnect the batamount of friction between me tery be sure to connect the positive terminal first, men me negagauge and the points' surfaces. tive. Reverse the procedure when c) Use a paper towel with solvent on it to remove any traces of removing a battery This action oil or fingerprints from the prevents sparks and possible points surfaces and oil any lubri- explosion of battery gases. After cation points on me distributor. me cables are secured on the batReplace me distributor rotor and tery terminal posts, coat them cap and reattach any spark plugs lightly with petroleum jelly to that were removed limit future corrosion. 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