g. Slip the governor springs (14) off the lugs on the weight carrying plate. Slide the governor weights (12) off the
pivots and remove the spring from the weight pins.
h. Take out the four receptacle screws (42), and remove the receptacle (44). Remove the receptacle seal (45) and
O-ring (29), and pull the connector (48) from the base.
202. Distributor Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
a. Distributor Cap.
(1) Take out the three cap and cover screws (24) and detach the distributor cap cover from the cap assembly
(25). Remove the cap sealing washers (26) from the cap towers. Remove the cap contact spring (47) from
the cap connector pin.
(2) Discard the cap if it is cracked, has corroded terminals, or if carbon runners have formed either on the inside
or outside surfaces. Inspect the contacts on the inside of the cap. After normal use these contacts become
slightly burned on the inside tip. If burning is excessive or uneven, replace the cap. If burning is found on
the horizontal face of the contacts, it indicates the rotor is too short and must be replaced. Clean the
contacts with carbon tetrachloride, but do not file. Do not clean the carbon contact with solvent. Wipe
thoroughly and inspect for cracks and an oil soaked condition. Replace the cap if the carbon contact is not
in good condition.
(3) Replace the rubber sealing washers if they are rough, or do not fit properly.
(4) Thoroughly clean the distributor cap cover in a cleaning solvent, and inspect for cracks, or other damage.
Place the cover on the base, and inspect to make sure it touches the base on all sides. Replace the cover if
it is distorted.
(5) Place the sealing washers on the cap towers and install the cap in the distributor cap cover. Install the three
cap and cover screws (24), and tighten them evenly.
b. Rotor. Discard the rotor if it is cracked, has a loose contact strip, or if burning is found on top of the strip. Inspect
the contact end. If burning is excessive, replace the rotor. If burning is only slight, clean with carbon tetrachloride. Do not
file. Inspect the contact spring, and replace the rotor if the contact does not spring instantly back when the contact button
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