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Subsection
_ C-D IGNITION SYSTEM
GENERAL
The information in this subsection is concerned with troubleshooting the ignition system and replacement of the electrical components
TROUBLESHOOTING
GeneralA malfunction in C-O ignition will result in engine missing, surging or not running at allThese same symptoms can also be the result of insufficient, contaminated or excessive fuelFirst determine that the cause of the problem is not the fuel systemSee the Troubleshooting Guide for the fuel systemTest EquipmentTroubleshooting the C-O ignition system involves the use of special test equipmentFigure 2h
DESCRIPTION
The capacitor discharge (C-O) ignition system consists of four (4) major components: distributor, C-O module, coil and spark plugs, (3 required)
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C-D MODULE
To avoid possible shock hazardsdo not handle C-O module or tester lead wires during tests +IGNITION COIL