When fitting new contact-breaker points in the distributor , the normal way of checking the gap ...
The high-tension (HT) or secondary circuit carries high-voltage electricity. It runs from the ...
If the starter does not turn the engine although the car battery is in good condition, the ...
The contact-breaker setting is often neglected, but it is vital to good running. Ideally, check a...
Inspect the ignition system whenever you make a general under-bonnet check. It takes only a cou...
The high-tension leads from the coil to the distributor and from there to the plugs may start...
The condenser is a small electrical device connected across the contact-breaker points in the ...
A static timing check with the engine stationary is never fully accurate. It does not allow f...
If testing the starter circuit (See Checking the starter circuit ) indicates a fault in the ...
Bosch distributors are found on many different cars and are generally very reliable. But after ...
Check and clean sparkplugs every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) and replace them after 10,000 miles (16,0...
The low-tension (LT), or primary-ignition, circuit consists of the battery , ignition switch ...
On some cars, because of limited space, the only way of replacing the contact-breaker points or ...
The timing mechanism in the ignition system causes the sparkplug to fire in each cylinder jus...
The name Bendix gear strictly applies to the spiral drive mechanism of an inertia-type starter...
Remove the starter motor from the car (See Checking and replacing starter-motor brushes ).
Starter-motor bearings are usually bushes made of graphite-bronze. A few starters - especiall...
Both inertia and pre-engaged starters can have one of two types of commutator .
The ignition warning light, sometimes known as the no-charge light, is one of the most importan...
Running-on is when the engine continues to turn after you've switched off the ignition becaus...
If your car is misfiring or running badly, or has suddenly stopped completely, the most likely ...