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LP Engine G430(3.0L) Igntion System
EST Distributor Installation
(Engine Not Disturbed)
Figure 6-27 Distributor Installation
1. Install distributor shaft into engine, aligning marks
made at time of removal (figure 6-27).
Be sure that shaft engages oil pump.
2. Secure distributor with clamp.
3. Install distributor cap.
IMPORTANT: Set engine timing with timing light.
Refer to Specifications and to the procedures in this
section.
EST Distributor Installation
(Engine Disturbed)
1. Rotate engine (in normal direction of rotation) until
timing mark on torsional damper (or flywheel) lines
up with TDC on timing tab and engine is in No. 1
firing position.
2. Install distributor into engine so that the rotor is
aligned with No. 1 spark plug tower on distrib-utor
cap (figure 6-27).
3. Secure distributor with clamp.
4. Install distributor cap.
IMPORTANT: Set engine timing with timing light.
Refer to Specifications and to the procedures in this
section.
Ignition Timing - EST System
The following procedure is used to check and adjust
initial spark timing for the EST system:
IMPORTANT: In order to set the timing correct-ly, it is
necessary to lock out the automatic elec-tronic spark-
advance feature. This is done using the timing
connector plug which is attached to the distributor.
This two-pronged connection is marked as shown.
CAUTION
Failure to place the timing plug back to the "run"
position after timing the engine will cause lack of
power and high fuel consumption
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