Vehicle ignition system Ford Escort 3

General information about ignition
On cars with GLA, GMA and GPA engines, a battery ignition system with a distributor was installed. And with engines of other models - a battery, contactless, with a...

Ignition of engines of GLA, GMA and GPA models
Features of the device The system includes electrical energy sources, ignition distributor, ignition coil, spark plugs, wires and ignition switch. Firing order: 1-2-4-3...

Vacuum ignition advance regulator control
The vacuum advance regulator control device (Fig. 7.31) is designed to delay the transmission to the vacuum regulator of the change in the vacuum value caused by a...

Removing and installing the distributor
For GMA and GPA model engines Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, remove the high-voltage cables from the distributor cap and disconnect the tube from the...

Replacing contacts
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and remove the high-voltage cables from the distributor cap. Remove the cap and rotor, disconnect the low-voltage cable...

Adjusting the gap between contacts
Attach the cam angle tester according to the manufacturer's instructions. Measure the cam angle at idle and at 2000 rpm, which should be within 48-52°. Stop the engine,...

Setting the ignition timing
Factory assembled engine. Make sure the marks match ( fig. 7.35 ). If necessary, loosen the distributor mounting bolts, turn the distributor housing until the marks...

Contactless ignition system
Features of the device The system consists of electrical energy sources, a sensor-distributor, a high-energy ignition coil, a commutator, spark plugs, wires and an...

Checks and repairs of contactless ignition system
The contactless ignition system does not require any special maintenance, except for periodic replacement of spark plugs, cleaning and checking the condition of the...

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