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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

86M 2042

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
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Repairs › 86M 2042
Electrical86M 2042 · page 1 of 3

Reassemble the distributor in the reverse order of disassembly.

Diagram of a distributor showing the rotor and housing with an arrow indicating direction

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  1. Install the distributor rotor, then turn it so that it faces in the direction shown (toward the No. 1 cylinder).
  2. Set the thrust washer and coupling on the shaft.
Diagram of a distributor coupling with callout A pointing to an index mark

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A Index mark

  1. Check that the distributor rotor is still pointing toward the No. 1 cylinder, then align the index mark on the distributor housing with the index mark on the coupling.
  2. Drive in the pin and secure it with the pin retainer.

Ignition Wire Inspection and Test

CAUTION: Carefully remove the ignition wires by pulling on the rubber boots. Do not bend the wires; you might break them inside.

Diagram of an ignition wire with callouts A and B indicating the terminals

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AIgnition wire
BCheck for broken or damaged terminals
  1. Check the condition of the wire terminals. If any terminal is corroded, clean it, and if it is broken or distorted, replace the wire.
Diagram of an ohmmeter connected across an ignition wire to measure resistance

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A Ignition wire

  1. Connect ohmmeter probes and measure resistance.

Ignition Wire Resistance:
25 kOhms max. at 20°C (68°F)

  1. If resistance exceeds 25 kOhms, replace the ignition wire.

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