TM 55-2840-254-23
7-4
7-4 REPAIR IGNITION COIL AND CABLE ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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 Iockwire (E28) (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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