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BMW 3 Series E21 I4 engine ignition system
Ignition system characteristics
Ignition system of engines of cars of the "316" models (up to 1980 model year), "318", "320" and "320i" contact battery ignition. Includes ignition distributor...
Ignition system of engines of cars of the "316" models (up to 1980 model year), "318", "320" and "320i" contact battery ignition. Includes ignition distributor...
Removal and installation the contact ignition distributor
Contact ignition system distributor parts: 1 - lid; 2 — rotor; 3 - protective screen; 4 - movable contact of the breaker; 5 - fixed contact of the breaker; 6 -...
Contact ignition system distributor parts: 1 - lid; 2 — rotor; 3 - protective screen; 4 - movable contact of the breaker; 5 - fixed contact of the breaker; 6 -...
Setting the ignition timing using a stroboscope
Connect the "+" clamp of the stroboscope to the "+" terminal of the battery, the "ground" clamp to an unpainted part of the body, and connect the clamp of the...
Connect the "+" clamp of the stroboscope to the "+" terminal of the battery, the "ground" clamp to an unpainted part of the body, and connect the clamp of the...
Setting the ignition timing using a test lamp
Check if the ignition timing mark is in the middle of the clutch housing hatch. Make sure that the marks on the rotor and the distributor housing are next to...
Check if the ignition timing mark is in the middle of the clutch housing hatch. Make sure that the marks on the rotor and the distributor housing are next to...
Replacing breaker contacts
Remove the distributor cap and take out the rotor. Disconnect the wire tip from the movable contact of the breaker, unscrew the locking screw of the fixed...
Remove the distributor cap and take out the rotor. Disconnect the wire tip from the movable contact of the breaker, unscrew the locking screw of the fixed...
Adjusting the angle of the contact ignition cam
Engage the gear, turn the crankshaft, moving the car to a position where the contact plate of the breaker lever comes into contact with the top of the cam of...
Engage the gear, turn the crankshaft, moving the car to a position where the contact plate of the breaker lever comes into contact with the top of the cam of...
Contactless ignition system
Details of the contactless ignition system distributor sensor: 1 - lid; 2 — rotor; 3 - protective screen; 4 - retaining ring; 5 - washer; 6 - cylindrical pin;...
Details of the contactless ignition system distributor sensor: 1 - lid; 2 — rotor; 3 - protective screen; 4 - retaining ring; 5 - washer; 6 - cylindrical pin;...
Setting the ignition timing of a contactless system
Connect the "+" clamp of the stroboscope to the "+" terminal of the battery, the "ground" clamp to an unpainted part of the body, and connect the clamp of the...
Connect the "+" clamp of the stroboscope to the "+" terminal of the battery, the "ground" clamp to an unpainted part of the body, and connect the clamp of the...
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