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Inspection procedure for the Watford Type ZRS Magneto for the P.H. 40/50 HP S.S. Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\3\ scan0336 | |
| Date | 21th December 1928 | |
| X.7791. WATFORD TYPE ZRS MAGNETO FOR P.H. 40/50 H.P. S.S. CHASSIS (R.H. ROTATION) X.7781m. (1) The contact breaker cover, distributor block and rear end coverplate shall be removed and the following details inspected :- (a) The contact breaker lever for absence of frictional effect and for suitable spring tension. (b) Satisfactory sliding fit of the movable cam ring. This ring should not be too slack radially. The screw securing the lever clamp on the cam ring should be satisfactorily tight so that there is no tendency for the clamp to slip round the cam ring. (c) The brush on the contact breaker cover for suitable pressure on the head of the contact breaker bolt. (d) The maximum primary gaps, which should be .011" and which therefore should not differ on the two sides by more than .002". (e) The H.T. brushes for suitable spring pressure. It should also be ascertained that there is no tendency for the carbon brushes to stick in their holders, when pushed right home. (f) The safety spark gap for satisfactory distance - this should be 8.2 to 8.5 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} (g) The distributor brush and spring mechanism, also the track in the distributor block. As in the case of the H.T. brushes, there should be no tendency for this brush to stick in its holder. The white timing mark on the rotor should be checked for correct position for engine timing purposes. (h) The armature spindle for any end play in the bearings. (2) The available range of the advance lever should be ascertained and should not be less than 58o. Contd. | ||