Contact breaker ignition system Opel Ascona C

Ignition system — specification
Part A: Ignition system with mechanical contact breaker A common part Type - With battery, ignition coil and distributor driven by camshaft and mechanical...

Mechanical Contact Breaker Ignition System — General Description
In order for the engine to operate correctly, it is necessary that the spark plug ignites the working mixture in the combustion chamber at the right time in...

Ignition System — Routine Maintenance
The operations below are performed at the frequency specified in section "Routine Maintenance" at the beginning of this Guide. 1. Remove and carefully inspect...

Breaker contacts — regulation of the gap and angle of the closed state of the contacts
1. Release the clamps of the waterproof casing of the distributor cover (if available) and take it off (see photo). Photo 3.1. Removing the protective casing...

Breaker contacts — removal and installation
1. If the breaker contacts are burnt, pitted, or severely worn, they should be replaced. 2. Remove the distributor cover casing, cover, slider and plastic...

Condenser — removal, checking and installation
1. The purpose of the capacitor is to ensure that there is no spark between the open contacts, because This leads to wasted voltage and premature wear of the...

Distributor — removal and installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Pic. 4.1. Mark for installing the rotor on the rim of the distributor housing 2. Remove the distributor cover. Pic....

Distributor — disassembly, inspection and assembly
1. Before disassembling the distributor, check whether spare parts are available for sale. In some cases (with severe wear of the distributor) It may be more...

Ignition timing — regulation
Leaded fuel 1. The ignition must be adjusted if it was knocked down after overhauling or removing the distributor. The following procedures are based on a...

Spark plugs and high voltage wires — general part
1. Proper spark plug operation is critical to efficient engine operation. Only use spark plugs approved for your engine ( see Specifications ). Then, provided...

Ignition coil — common part
1. The coil is an autotransformer and has 2 windings and a soft iron wire core. The resistance of the primary winding is indicated in the Specifications at the...

TDC position sensor
1. As already indicated in chapter 1 , a TDC sensor can be installed on the engine in question. 2. The crankcase has a brass bushing into which a sensor can be...

Ignition switch — removal and installation
1. Disconnect the battery. 2. Remove the screws and remove the lower casing from the upper end of the steering column. 3. Remove 2 small screws and pull out...

Ignition system with mechanical contact breaker — fault diagnosis
1. Most problems with engine operation are usually caused by a malfunction of the ignition system in one of the circuits: low or high voltage. 2. There are 2...