Fuel system - depressurising
Warning: The fuel system will remain pressurised after the engine is switched off. Comply with relevant safety precautions during this operation and refer to the “Safety First” Section at the beginning of this manual before proceeding 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Position a suitable container beneath the fuel filter.
3 Cover the outlet union on the filter with a wad of absorbent cloth to minimise the risk of fuel spray, then slowly loosen the outlet union and allow the pressure to dissipate.
4 Tighten the union on completion unless the filter is to be renewed.
5 The system will remain depressurised until the fuel pump is primed prior to starting the engine. Remove the container and cloth on completion.
See also:
Distributor lubrication - models with contact breaker
distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Remove the distributor cap and the rotor
arm.
2 Apply a couple of drops of light oil to the
felt pad in the top of the shaft.
3 Wipe clean the distributor cam, then apply
a trace of high meltin ...
Camshaft and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new camshaft oil seal should be used
when refitting the camshaft.
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head.
2 Hold the camshaft stationary using a
suitable spanner on the cast boss behind the
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Coolant pump - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 Proceed as follows according to model:
SOHC models
4 Disconnect the heater and radiator bottom
hoses from the coolant pump.
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