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 melting-point grease to the four cam lobes.
4 Refit the rotor arm and the distributor cap.
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Ignition systems
The ignition system is divided into two circuits, low tension
(primary) and high tension (secondary). The low tension circuit consists of the
battery, ignition switch, primary coil windings and th ...
Cooling, heating and ventilation systems
The cooling system is of the pressurised pump-assisted thermo-syphon
type. The system consists of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric
cooling fan, expansion tank and associated hoses. ...
Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
1 With the cylinder head removed as
described in Section 7, the carbon deposits
should be removed from the combustion
surfaces using a blunt scraper. Take great
care as the head is of light alloy ...
