ARMY TM 9-2805-259-14
AIR FORCE TO 38G2-89-54
NAVY NAVFAC P-8-615-14E
This task covers:
a. Adjustment
b. Removal
c. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
Magneto removed (para. 4-32).
General Mechanic's Tool Kit (Item 1, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts
Oil, Engine (Item 3, Appendix D)
(1) Remove four assembled screws and washers (1) and separate magneto cover (2) and gasket (3) from
body (4).
(2) Remove rotor button (5).
(3) Rotate magneto gear (6) until cam follower (7) is on highest part of ignition cam (8).
(4) Measure contact gap with a 0.015 in. (0.038 cm) feeler gage.
(5) Loosen screw (9) and adjust gap as necessary, tighten screw (9).
(6) Recheck gap and repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.
(7) Lubricate cam wick (10) sparingly, with clean engine oil.
(8) Inspect rotor button (5) and replace if worn, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
(9) Install rotor button (5).
(10) Install magneto cover (2) and gasket (3) and secure with four assembled screws and washers (1).
