1981 Citroen CX timing

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M 20/616 M 22/617
M 23/623
ENGINES
1. Checking the dwell angle :
a) L’siep n SC,, 0, /C‘d‘,V gmg’s
Adjust the clearonce at the contact points to 0.40
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The closing angle must be 55’ ? 2’30’
c) L’si,,g 0 d,,~r~ll,,,ct<~r :
The DWELL
ratio must be 61 i 3 .’ .‘.
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2.
Checking the distributor timing :
i Disconnect the vacuum advance correction on 2350
cc engines M 23/623 )
a) hi,,c o \/robe lo,,,/~
Connect the H.T. lead from the strobe lamp
to the H T lead for No 1 cylinder at the dis-
tributor cop. Shine the strobe onto the fly-
wheel ( 1 ).through opening (( a P)
Run the engine at idling speed 850 +o 900
rpm ( Torque converter : 700 to 7x) rpm ).
Read off the advance on flywheel [ 1 ) in line
with fixed mark (< b 8). It must be 10 i 1
before T.D.C , , <,//or, v,or& S< < /> ,,
If not, slacken nut ( 2 ) and rotate distributor
to ohtoin this condition. Tighten nut (2) from
1.9 to 2.1 daNm ( 13.5 to 15 ft.lb ).
Stop the engine.
b) U.sivR n riin~uo.~~ir m,d od;uc!ir,,~ ~r~c~-lwu~h :
TECALEMIT
Model Tecamatic 30, SOURIAU,
models 1615.01, 1625-01 or 1256.61.
RABOTTI. model Robofast 103.
( These models are mentioned in the Equipment
and Repair Materials manual, OI in the green
Tools and Equipment Bulletins 1.
This method is recommended for its speed, its
precision and the ease with which it is carried
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Connect the 12-pin plug of the test-bench to the
corresponding socket on the diagnostic wiring
harness of the vehicle. makiug sure the
irrhibifor is litlrd rorwc~ly.
Run the engine at idling speed.
Read out the advance ( rma>rksha// drFwvs , on
the test-bench. It must be lo” + 1:. If not.
slacken nut (2) ond rotate the distributor to
obtain this condition.
Tighten nut (2 1 from 1.9 to 2.1 daNm ( 13.5
to 15 ft.lb 1.
Stop the engine.
Connect the YOCUU~ advance correction on 2350 cc
engines ( M 23/623 ).

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If CI strobe lamp 01 a diagnosis test bench ore not available. adjusting the distributor timing may be carried out
using LT test lamp. with the engine at static advance point. ( See Chapter III, pages 4 and 5 ).
3. Check the spark regularity :
tisiag n s/robe Imp :
With the distributor timing properly odj.usted ( loi ? 1’ at 850 ?- 50 rpm or 700 ? 50 rpm for torque converter 1,
the advance point must remain within 2”.
1’s;~~ n dinpi,osfir /cs/-hozrh :
The start of opening, or the dwell angle value of the contact breaker ( according to the type of test-bench used )
should not vary by more than 2’ on each boss of the cam.
If this is not the case the rotor clrm 01 the contact breaker bock-plate ore faulty
The distributor must be reconditioned or replaced. II. CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE DISTRIBUTOR ON A TEST-BENCH
L.21.4 ante LA 2
n Centrifugal adv

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 210.0 : c l~vritis,e nvrl Provisionally position support plate (2 1 and
gently tighten nut ( 1 )
c) Switch on ignition
Connect a test lamp to earth and to the G RUP B)
terminal of the ignition coil.
Turn the distributor until the exact moment
when the indicator lamp liqhts up.
At this point the distributor is al the static
advance point.
Switch off the ignition.
Tighten nut ( 1 ) from 19 to 21 mN ( 1.9 to
2.1 m kq 1 ( 13 l/2 to 15 ft.lb 1.
Fit distributor cap and secure it
Fit sparking plug in cylinder No 1 2. Checking the ignition timing using a stroboscopic
Imp or (I test-bench
( See chapter I,, page 1 i.