Vehicle ignition system Ford Escort 3

General information about ignition
On vehicles with GLA, GMA and GPA engines, a battery ignition system with an ignition distributor was installed. and with engines of other models - battery, non-contact,...

Ignitions for GLA, GMA and GPA engines
Device Features The system includes sources of electrical energy, an ignition distributor, an ignition coil, and spark plugs. wires and ignition switch. Ignition order:...

Vacuum ignition timing control
Vacuum ignition timing controller (pic. 7.31) is designed to delay the transfer to the vacuum regulator of a change in the magnitude of the vacuum caused by a change in...

Removal and installation of the distributor
For engine models GMA and GPA Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, remove the high voltage wires from the distributor cap and disconnect the tube from the...

Replacing contacts
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and remove the high voltage wires from the distributor cap. Remove the cover and rotor, disconnect the low voltage wire...

Contact gap adjustment
Connect the cam angle tester according to the manufacturer's instructions. Measure the cam angle at idle and at a crankshaft speed of 2000 rpm, which should be within...

Setting the ignition timing
Factory assembled engine. Make sure labels match ( fig 7.35 ). If necessary, unscrew the distributor mounting bolts, turn the distributor housing until the marks are...

Contactless ignition system
Device Features The system includes sources of electrical energy, a sensor-distributor. high energy ignition coil, switch, spark plugs, wires and ignition switch. The...

Checks and repairs of the non-contact ignition system
The non-contact ignition system does not require special maintenance, except for the periodic replacement of spark plugs. cleaning and checking the condition of the...