EXP L4-098 1.6L VIN 4 2-bbl (1982)
Distributor Advance Unit: Customer Interest
Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
Article No. 84-2-12
IDLE ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, SPARK KNOCK 1.6 HO
FORD 1982-83 ESCORT, EXP - 1.6 HO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-83 LYNX, LN7 - 1.6 HO
CALIBRATIONS: All with 1.6 Ho
Over-advanced spark timing may cause burnt spark plug electrodes and, in some instances. Piston damage may occur. On a customer request basis for
the symptoms above, perform the following:
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MTX vehicles Retard the initial timing 4~ from the timing specified on the engine decal.
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ATX vehicles
For 1982 vehicles replace the distributor vacuum diaphragm with diaphragm E4PZ-12370-B. For 1983 vehicles built prior to January 1, 1983,
replace the diaphragm with E4PZ-12370-A. The service distributors for the ATX vehicles become E4PZ-12127-A (1982 vehicles) and E3EZ-12127-
Y (1983 vehicles built prior to January 1, 1983).
Obtain an Authorized Modifications decal and list the date, dealer number and summary of alterations performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications decal. Clean the area, install the decal and cover it
with a clear plastic decal shield.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E4PZ-12370-A
Distributor Diaphragm
C
E4PZ-12370-B
Distributor Diaphragm
C
E3FZ-12127-Y
Distributor Assembly
C
E3FZ-12127-Z
Distributor Assembly
C
E4PZ-12127-A
Distributor Assembly
C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 83-18-14
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 12000A
TIME:
0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 12370 Code: 09