Ignition

Breaker Arm Assembly

((588)) As an added protection against car theft, the distributor breaker arm spring is now riveted around the breaker arm spring stud (see A, Fig. 588), the thickness of the head of the stud increased and the stud case hardened. These changes add two more parts to the breaker arm assembly, namely, breaker arm spring …

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Distributor Breaker Points

Distributor breaker points should occasionally be checked to see that the points are clean, smooth, and meet squarely. A point which is in good condition has a dull frosted appearance. Whenever necessary to clean the points use a fine oil stone—never a file. If badly pitted new points should be installed. The gap between the …

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Ignition Timing

As the spark must occur at the end of the compression stroke, the timing must be checked from that point. To find the compression stroke and time the spark proceed as follows: Fully retard spark lever. Check gap between breaker contact points and if necessary adjust them as previously described. Screw out timing pin located …

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Ford Type Electrolock

The ignition switch mounted on the instrument panel at the left of dash­ light is a combination switch and theft proof lock. This type of lock carries the highest classification of the Underwriter’s Laboratories. When the lock cylinder is “in,” the ignition circuit is broken and the car locked. To unlock the switch, turn the …

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