Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch - removal and refitting
The procedure is as described in Part C of this Chapter for models with the CFI system. ...

Distributor (OHC models) - removal and refitting
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Engine electrical systems
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