LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual

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OVERHAUL DISTRIBUTOR-LUCAS 35DLM8
Overhaul
DISTRIBUTOR CAP
Service repair no - 86.35.10
1.Unclip and remove cap
2.Fit a new cap if faulty.
3.Clean cap and HT brush with a lint free cloth.
ROTOR ARM
Service repair no - 86.35.16
1.Pull rotor arm from shaft.
2.Fit a new rotor arm if faulty.
INSULATION COVER (FLASH SHIELD)
Service repair no - 86.35.40
1.Remove cover secured by three screws.
2.Fit a new cover if faulty.
VACUUM UNIT
Service repair no - 86.35.21
1.Remove two screws from vacuum unit securing
bracket. Disengage vacuum unit connecting rod
from pick-up base plate connecting peg.
Withdraw vacuum unit from distributor body.AMPLIFIER MODULE
Service repair no - 86.35.30
1.Remove two screws and withdraw module.
2.Remove gasket.
3.Remove two screws and cast heatsink.
WARNING: Amplifier module is a sealed
unit containing Beryllia. This substance is
extremely dangerous if handled. DO NOT
attempt to open or crush module.
PICK-UP AND BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 86.35.42
1.Use circlip pliers to remove circlip retaining
reluctor on rotor shaft.
2.Remove flat washer, and 'O' ring recessed in top
of reluctor.
3.Gently withdraw reluctor from shaft, taking care
not to damage teeth.
NOTE: Coupling ring fitted beneath
reluctor.
4.Remove three support pillars and cable
grommet. Lift out pick-up and base plate
assembly.
NOTE: Do not disturb two barrel nuts
securing pick-up module, otherwise air
gap will need re-adjustment.
5.Fit a new pick-up and base plate assembly if
module is known to be faulty, otherwise check
pick-up winding resistance (2k-5k ohm).
Reassemble
6.This is mainly a reversal of dismantling
procedure, noting following points:

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OVERHAUL
LUBRICATION
Apply clean engine oil:
a. A spot into rotor spindle before fitting rotor
arm.
Apply Omnilube 2 (or equivalent) grease.
b. Auto advance mechanism.
c. Pick-up plate centre bearing.
d. Pre tilt spring and its rubbing area (pick-up
and base plate assembly).
e. Vacuum unit connecting peg (pick-up and
base plate assembly).
f. Connecting peg hole in vacuum unit
connecting rod.
Fitting pick-up and base plate assembly
1.Pick-up leads must be prevented from fouling
rotating reluctor. Both leads should be located in
plastic guide as illustrated. Check during
re-assembly.
Fitting reluctor
2.Slide reluctor as far as it will go on rotor shaft,
rotate reluctor until it engages with coupling ring
beneath pick-up base plate. Distributor shaft,
coupling ring and reluctor are 'keyed' and rotate
together. Fit 'O' ring, flat washer and retaining
circlip.Pick-up air gap adjustment
1.Air gap between pick-up limb and reluctor teeth
must be set within specified limits, using a
non-ferrous feeler gauge.
2.If adjustment is necessary, loosen two barrel
nuts to set the air gap.
See ENGINE TUNING
DATA, Information, Engine 3.9 V8i
NOTE: When original pick-up and base
plate assembly has been refitted, air gap
should be checked, and adjusted if
necessary.
When fitting a new assembly air gap will require
adjusting to within specified limits.
Amplifier module
1.Before fitting module, apply MS4 Silicone grease
or equivalent heat-conducting compound to
amplifier module backplate, seating face on
distributor body and both faces of heatsink
casting.

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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
Generator
Generator mounting bracket to cylinder head 34............................................
Generator to mounting bracket 24..................................................................
Generator shaft nut 35....................................................................................
Generator through bolts 5..............................................................................
Generator rectifier bolts 3,5.............................................................................
Amplifier module screws 1,2............................................................................
Amplifier heat sink screws 1,2.........................................................................
Auxiliary driving lamp mounting bolts 15.........................................................
Distributor clampbolt 20..................................................................................
Distributor pick-up bearing plate support pillars 1,2.........................................
Distributor pick-up barrel nuts 1,2....................................................................
Distributor vacuum unit 2...............................................................................
Torque values below cover all screws and bolts used, unless specified otherwise.
METRIC Nm
M5 6......................................................................................................
M6 9......................................................................................................
M8 25.....................................................................................................
M10 45...................................................................................................
M12 90...................................................................................................
M14 105..................................................................................................
M16 180..................................................................................................
UNC / UNF
1/4 9......................................................................................................
5/16 24...................................................................................................
3/8 39.....................................................................................................
7/16 78...................................................................................................
1/2 90.....................................................................................................
5/8 136....................................................................................................