1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO distributor

8-114 IGNITION SYSTEM - Ignition System
IGNITION SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOEGJAE
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Spark plug removal steps
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+ 1. Spark plug cable No. 1
~~ ~~ 2. Spark plug cable No. 2
+e e+ 3. Spark plug cable No. 3
*e e+ 4. Spark plug cable No. 4
5. Spark plug
Distributor removal steps
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~~ l + 1-4. Spark plug cables
6. Connection of distributor connector
+* 7. High tension cable
8. Connection of vacuum hose
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Ignition coil removal steps
7. High tension cable NOTE
10. Connection of ignition coil connector (1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”. 11. Ignition coil (3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”
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IGNITION SYSTEM - Ignition Svstem 8-115
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
l-4. CAUTION OF SPARK PLUG CABLES17. HIGH TENSION
CABLE
The cable is to be pulled out by grasping the cap part.
9. REMOVAL OF DISTRIBUTOR
Before removing the distributor, position the piston in No.
1 cylinder at the top dead center on compression stroke by
the following procedure.
(1) Remove the cap from the distributor.
(2) Turn the crankshaft until the distributor rotor lines up
with the No. 1 spark plug cable electrode on the
distributor cap.
(3) Align the notch on the crankshaft pulley with the timing
mark “T” on the timing indicator to set the engine
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that the piston in No. 1 cylinder is at the compression
top dead center.
INSPECTION
CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF SPARK PLUGS
1. Pull the spark plug cables out of the spark plugs.
2. Using a spark plug wrench, take all the spark plugs out of the
cylinder head.
Caution
Ensure that no foreign bodies fall from the spark plug
holes.
3. Using the following criteria check that there is no electrode
spark loss, that there is no damage to the outer insulation, and
that sparking is good.
l Existence of insulation damage
l Spark dissipation
l Carbon accumulation
Using either plug cleaner or wire brush, clean both the up-
per part and the glass part.
l Damage to or breakage of gaskets
l Spark action in spark glass area
In cases where there are black deposits due to carbon, this
indicates excessive passage of mixed gases so that air in-
take becomes extremely deficient.
Owing to the excessively large spark gap, spark loss and so
on can be expected.
In case of white scorching, this indicates an excessively
thin gas mixture and prolongment of sparking time, which
suggests poorly fitted plugs.
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IGNITION SYSTEM-Ignition System 8417
Notch on
crankshaft
pulley
Stud 2
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
9. INSTALLATION OF DISTRIBUTOR
(1) Align the notch on the crankshaft pulley with the timing
mark “T” on the timing indicator to set the engine so
that the No. 1 cylinder is at the compression top dead
center.
(2) Align mating mark on distributor housing with mating mark
on distributor driven gear.
(3) Install distributor to cylinder head while aligning mating
mark on distributor attaching flange with center of distrib-
utor installing stud and tighten nut.
l-4. INSTALLATION OF SPARK PLUG CABLE
Improper arrangement of spark plug cables will induce voltage
between the cables, causing miss firing and developing a
surge at acceleration in high-speed operation. Therefore, be
careful to arrange the spark plug cables properly by the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Install the spark plug cable clamps as shown in the illus-
tration.
2. The numerals on the support and clamp indicate the spark
plug cable No.
3. Pay attention to the following items when the spark plug
cables are installed.
(1) Install the cables securely to avoid possible contact
with metal parts.
(2) Install the cables neatly, ensuring they are not too
tight, loose, twisted or kinked.
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IGNITION SYSTEM - Distributor
DISTRIBUTOR
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
8-119
Disassembly steps
1. Breather
2. Distributor cap
3. Packing
4. Contact carbon
5. Rotor
6. Vacuum control
7. Ground wire
8. Lead wire
l + Adjustment of air gap
9. Igniter
4* 10. Rotor shaft
+*** 11. Signal rotor
l * 12. Breaker plate
4* 13. Spring retainer
4* 14. Governor spring
15. Governor weight
16. Lock pin
- Vehicles for
California
Vehicles except
for California
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4**+ 17. Driven gear
18. Washer
19. “0” ring
20. Distributor shaft
21. Washer
22. Oil seal
23. Distributor housing
NOTE
(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.
(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.
(3) Hw: Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.
(4)
q : Non-reusable parts
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8-120 IGNITION SYSTEM - Distributor
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
10. DISASSEMBLY OF ROTOR SHAFT/l 1. SIGNAL ROTOR
Place igniter base on soft base (wooden block) and lightly tap
rotor shaft to remove it from signal rotor.
13. DISASSEMBLY OF SPRING RETAINERI14. GOVERNOR
SPRING
Remove two spring retainers with pliers and then remove two
governor springs.
17. DISASSEMBLY OF DRIVEN GEAR
(1) Mark location of driven gear on distributor shaft.
(2) Place driven gear on soft base (wood block) so that spring
pin can be removed.
(3) Using a pin punch, remove spring pin.
INSPECTION
Check according to the following provisions and repair or replace
anything faulty.
CAP ROTOR
(1) Ensure there are no cracks in the cap.
(2) Ensure that the electrodes of the cap and of the rotor are
undamaged.
(3) Wipe off any dirt from the cap or the rotor.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
Before servicing be sure to clean and inspect all parts.
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IGNITION SYSTEM-Distributor 8-121
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17. REASSEMBLY OF DRIVEN GEAR Install
driven gear into distributor shaft at previously marked
location.
12. REASSEMBLY OF BREAKER PLATE Install igniter base to housing. Position the igniter base so that
the projection (A) fits into the groove (9).
11. REASSEMBLY OF SIGNAL ROTOR Install signal rotor to rotor shaft. Position the signal rotor so
that the dowel pin fits into the groove.
. ADJUSTMENT OF AIR GAP Adjust air gap between signal rotor and pick-up of igniter.
Standard value : 0.8 mm (.0315 in.)
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AUDIO SYSTEM - Specifications 8-193
NOISE SOURCES
Source of Electrical System Noise
Ignition system
(1) Spark plug
(2) High tension cable
(3) Distributor Power generation system
(1) Ripple at contact between alternator
armature and carbon brush
(2) Spark from voltage regulator contact
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Other electrical device
(1) Armature of wiper, blower and other
motors.
(2) Starter and switch when starting engine
(3) Spark from changeover switch
(4) Horn
(5) Contact of turn signal
(6) Loose contact of wiring harness
(7) Static electricity generated by tire or
generator drive-belt
(8) Voltage stability unit for instrument
Noise Sourse of Vehicle Equipment
Kind of noise
Whistling sound Equipment
Alternator Symptom of noise generation
Noise increases when accelerator pedal is
depressed and it subsides soon after engine
is stopped.
Scratching sound
Water temperature gauge unit Noise is produced while engine is running
and it persists for a while after engine
shutdown.
Fuel gauge unit Noise is produced at sudden acceleration,
driving on rough road or when ignition key is
placed to ON.
Jarring
Wish-wash,
wish-wash
Buzz, click Oil pressure switch
Flasher relay
Horn
Wiper motor
Washer motor Noise is produced with engine operation
and no noise is made when engine is idling.
Noise is produced with operation of turn
signal light
Noise is made when horn button is pressed
or released.
Whinning Noise is generated with the wiper speed.
Noise is made when washer is operated.
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