Suzuki Samurai 1987 User Manual

Cleanliness is very important for the distributor
cap. With a clean dry cloth, wipe off dust or
grime, if any, and inspect for any damaged
(scarred, scratched or cracked) part or any part
evidencing high-tension leakage inside the cap.
Be sure to replace such parts.
[Signal rotor air gap]
Signal rotor air gap
0.2 - 0.4 mm
(0.008 - 0.016 in)
Check air gap and adjust it as necessary.
1. Remove distributor cap and rotor.
2. Using thickness gauge, measure air gap bet-
ween signal rotor tooth and generator.
1. Signal rotor
2. Generator
3. Signal rotof air gap
Fig. 8-l 1
3. If air gap is out of specification, adjust it.
Remove distributor and then ignitor.
Loosen 2 screws securing generator.
Using blade (-) screwdriver, move generator
and adjust air gap to specification.
1. lgnitor
2. Generator
3. Generator screw
4. Signal rotor air gap
5. Blade screwdriver
Fig. 8-1 2
After adjustment, tighten 2 screws and
recheck air gap. Install ignitor, rotor and
distributor cap.
Install distributor referring to p. 8-11.
[Generator]
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery. Remove
distributor, and then ignitor and generator.
2. Remove dust cover from ignitor.
3. Disconnect red and white wires from ignitor.
1. Dust cover
2. lgnitor
3. White wire
4. Red wire
5. Generator
Fig. 8-1 3
4. Connect ohmmeter to red and white wires,
and measure generator resistance.
Generator resistance should be within 130 -
190 ohms. If resistance is not within specifi-
cation, replace the generator.
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Suzuki Samurai 1987 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	Samurai 1987
Category	Automobile
Language	English