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REPAIR IGNITION COIL AND CABLE ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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NOTE
This cable assembly consists of a transformer and shielded cabling which has six leads. Two leads are
connected to the ignition exciter which carry high voltages to the transformer to be distributed equally to
four individual cable leads. Two repairs total shall be allowed to the two shorter individual cable leads and
three repairs total shall be allowed to the two longer individual cable leads.
b. If three or more wires (4) of individual cable leads are broken, flatten broken wires (4) without damaging
insulation of individual cable lead (1) at damaged area. The outer steel braid shall have a minimum of 1/4 of
its circumference intact to provide continuity of grounding purposes. Damaged area shall be 3 inches
minimum from either the transformer or spark igniter end of each cable lead (1). Damaged areas on each
cable lead (1) shall be a minimum of 6 inches apart.
c.
Use lockwire (E32) (5) to wind clockwise around damaged cable lead (1). Lockwire (5) should cover damaged
area by 3/8 inch. Do not pass wrapping limits of 1-1/4 inch length.
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