| Component |
Inspect |
Corrective Action |
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| Alternator |
Leads and terminals for evidence of overheating or looseness |
Replace lead and / or tighten terminal nuts |
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Mount brackets for security |
Tighten attaching nut / bolts. |
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Drive belts (V-Belts) for excessive wear or looseness |
"Replace belt set |
tighten" |
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Belt pulley shaft nut for looseness |
Torque to 40-50 ftlbs |
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Brushes for excessive wear |
Replace if length is less than 3/16 inch |
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| Voltage regulator (Electronic) |
Leads for tight connection and damage |
Tighten or replace |
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Cooling fins for cleanness |
Clean if required |
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Drain hole in base for obstruction |
Clean if required |
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| Battery |
Terminals for corrosion |
Clean |
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"Mount tray and hold downs for acid damage |
excessive dirt |
mud |
or corrosion" |
"Clean |
replace if damage is excessive" |
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Hinged vent cap for damage and proper operation |
"Repair |
or replace battery if damage is excessive." |
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Low electrolyte level |
Replenish |
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Loose cable clamp at terminal posts |
Tighten |
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| Cables |
Insulation damage |
Replace |
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Clamp bolt and nut thread damage |
Replace |
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| Equalizer |
Cable terminal attaching nut for looseness |
Tighten |
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Cooling fins for cleanness |
Clean if required |
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Attaching screws for looseness |
Tighten |
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| Wiring harnessess |
"Damaged insulation or wrapping |
or loose terminal connections" |
Tighten |
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Improper routing |
Reroute and tie in place |
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Connector plugs for secure mating |
Fully insert plug prongs into receptacle of mating plug |
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| Distributor |
Cap for cleanness |
Clean if required |
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Cap for cracks |
Replace |
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Hold-down clamp bolt for tightness |
Tighten if loose |
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Vacuum chamber hose for damage or loose connection |
Replace hose if damaged or deteriorated to extent vacuum leaks at connections |
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| Spark plug leads |
"Insulation for brittleness |
heat |
damage |
or cuts" |
Replace |
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Security of attachment to spark plug and attachment in distributor cap |
"Connect properly |
as required" |
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Lead separator clips for damage |
Replace |
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| Electronic ignition unit |
Harness plug for secure mating in receptacle |
Fully insert plug in receptacle on unit. |
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Heat sink for cleanness |
Clean if required |
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| Ballast resistor |
Wiring connections for security |
Tighten as required |
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Housing for cracks |
Replace |
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| Starter |
Terminal nuts for tightness |
Tighten as required |
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Attaching bolts for tightness |
Torque to 50ftlbs |
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"Cable for damage (refer to previous ""cable"" listing in component colum)" |
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| Start Relay |
Wiring connections for security |
Tighten as required |
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| Windshield wiper / washer |
Blade for deterioration |
Replace |
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Washer fluid nozzles outlet jet for obstruction and proper aim |
"Clean |
adjust |
or replace |
as required" |
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