Installation
INSTALLATION OF DISTRIBUTOR
1. CHECK NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR
(a) Install a new 0-ring to the distributor.
NOTE: Always use a new 0-ring when installing the distributor.
(b) Align the drilled mark on the driven gear with the groove of the housing.
(c) Insert the distributor, aligning the center of the flange with that of the bolt hole on the cylinder head.
(d) Lightly tighten the hold-down bolt.
3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP
4. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
5. CONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR CAP
6. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
7. CONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
Connect the tachometer test probe to the check connector terminal IG G-
CAUTION:
- NEVER allow the tachometer terminals to touch ground as it could result in damage to the igniter and/or ignition coil.
- As some tachometers are not compatible with this ignition system, we recommend that you confirm the compatibility of your unit before using.
NOTE (7M-GTE): Connect the timing light pickup to the No.6 cylinder high-tension cord.
8. ADJUST IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using a service wire, short terminals T (ex. California vehicles) or TE1 (California vehicles) and Ei of the check connector.
(b) Check the idle speed.
Idle speed:
7M-GE 700 rpm
7M-GTE 650 rpm
(c) Using a timing light, slowly turn the distributor (7M- GE) or cam position sensor (7M-GTE) until the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley is aligned with the 1O° mark. Tighten the distributor bolt and recheck the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 10° BTDC @ Idle
[w/ short-circuited T (Te1) and E1 and Transmission in "N" range]
Torque: 140 kg-cm (10 ft-lb, 14 Nm)
(d) Unshort the check connector.
9. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Check that the ignition timing advances. Ignition timing:
7M-GE 10 - 13° BTDC @ Idle
7M-GTE More than 12° BTDC @ Idle
10. DISCONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE