SECTION 6
ENGINE
CONTENTS
OF
THIS SECTION
Page
Engine Tune Up
6-1
Torque Sequence
Engine Mechanical
(In
Line)
6-12
Special Tools
. .
Engine Mechanical (V8)
6-24
Page
6-39
6-40
ENGINE TUNE UP
INDEX
Page
General Description
. 6-1
Mechanical Checks and Adjustments
6-1
Spark Plug Removal
6-1
Test Compression
6-1
Service and Install Spark Plugs
6-2
Service Ignition System
6-3
Service Battery
and
Battery Cables
6-5
Service Delcotron
and
Regulator
6-5
Service
Fan
Belt
6-5
Service Manifold Heat Valve
6-5
Tighten Manifold
6-5
Service Fuel Lines
and
Fuel Filter ..........
6-6
Service Cooling System
6-6
Check and Adjust Accelerator Linkage
6-6
Service Crankcase Ventilation
6-6
Service
Air
Injection Reactor System
6-6
Choke Adjustment
6-7
Page
Instrument Cheek-Out
6-7
Instrument Hook-Up.
. 6*7
Check and Adjust Dwell
6-7
Check Dwell Variation
6-7
Check and Adjust Timing
6-8
Adjust Idle Speed
and
Mixture
6-8
Additional Checks and Adjustments
. 6-8
Testing Crankcase Ventilation Valve
. 6-8
Testing Cranking Voltage
6-8
Cylinder Balance Test
. 6-8
Battery
6-8
Ignition
; 6-8
Carburetor
6-11
Fuel Pump
6-11
Cooling System
. 6-11
Cylinder Head Torque and Valve Adjustment
..... 6-11
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The engine tune up
is
important
to the
modern automo-
tive engine with
its
vastly improved power and perform-
ance.
The
higher compression ratios, improved electri-
cal systems
and
other advances
in
design, make today1 s
engines more sensitive
and
have
a
decided effect
on
power, performance and fuel consumption.
It
is
seldom advisable
to
attempt
a
tune up
by
correc-
tion
of one or two
items only. Time will normally
be
saved
and
more lasting results assured
if the
technician
will follow
a
definite
and
thorough procedure
of
analysis
and correction
of all
items affecting power, performance
and economy.
The tune
up
will
be
performed
in
two parts.
The
first
part will consist
of
visual and mechanical checks and
ad-
justments;
the
second part will consist
of
an instrument
checkout that
can be
performed with
any one of the
units
of service equipment available
for
this purpose. Always
follow
the
instructions provided
by the
manufacturer
of
the particular equipment
to be
used.
Additional checks
and
adjustments
are
included
in the
latter part
of
this section
for use as
required. Many
of
these operations
can be
used
to
isolate and correct trou-
ble located during
the
tune up. Where conditions
are
UB-
covered requiring major corrective action, refer
to the
appropriate section
of
this manual
or the
Passenger
Chassis Overhaul Manual
for
detailed service informa-
tion.
Typical illustrations
and
procedures
are
used except
where specific illustrations
or
procedures
are
necessary
to clarify
the
operation. Illustrations showing bench
op-
erations
are
used
for
clarification however
all
operations
can
be
performed
on the
vehicle.
MECHANICAL CHECKS
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Spark Plug Removal
Remove any foreign matter from around spark plugs
by
blowing
out
with compressed
air,
then disconnect wires
and remove plugs.
Test Compression
(Fig. 1)
The compression check
is
important because
an
engine
with
low or
uneven compression cannot
be
tuned success-
fully.
It is
essential that improper compression
be cor-
rected before proceeding with
the
engine tune
up.
1.
Remove
air
cleaner
and
block throttle
and
choke
in
wide open position.
2.
Hook
up
starter remote control cable
and
insert
compression gauge firmly
in
spark plug port.
CAUTION: Whenever
the
engine
is
cranked
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