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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Electrical fault finding - general information
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
“Safety first!” and in Section 1 of this Chapter
before starting work. The following tests relate
to testing of the main electrical circuits, and
should not ...
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off an ...
Temperature gauge sender removal and refitting
Removal
1 On SOHC models, the temperature gauge
sender is located on the front left-hand side of
the cylinder head, just in front of the inlet
manifold. On CVH models, the sender is
located on th ...
