1975 Datsun 280z FSM - Spooled up Racing

Engine Electrical System
2. Engine rotates but does not run system or other engine conditions not complete inspection of ignition system
smoothly. related to ignition. Therefore, first a should be carried out.
This may be caused by the ignition
Condition
Location
Probable cause
Corrective action
Engine misses
Distributor
Foreign matter on pick up coil.
Improper air gap.
Leak of electricity at cap and rotor head.
Breakage of pick up coil lead wire.
Worn or shaky breaker plate.
Worn or shaky distributor driving shaft.
Clean.
Correct.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Replace assembly.
Replace assembly.
Ignition coil
Layer short circuit or inferior quality coil.
Replace with good one.
High tension wire
Deterioration of insulation with consequent
leak of electricity.
Replace.
Spark plugs
Transistor ignition
unit
Fouled.
Leak of electricity at upper porcelain insulator.
Faulty transistor ignition unit.
Clean.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Engine causes
knocking very
often
Distributor
Improper ignition timing, (too advanced)
Coming off or breakage of governor spring.
Worn pin or hole of governor.
Correct the fitting.
Correct or replace.
Replace.
Spark plugs
Burnt too much.
Replace.
Engine does not
deliver enough
power
Distributor
Improper ignition timing, (too retarded)
Improper functioning governor.
Foreign particles stuck in air gap.
Correct the fitting.
Replace assembly.
Clean.
Spark plugs
Fouled.
Clean.
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