1986 Subaru Gl Ignition System Producing Spark Driver Side Timin Belt Got

1986 SUBARU GL
250,000 MILES
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BRIAN WEEKMAN
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the ignition system is not producing spark. the driver side timin belt is ok, its got a new coil, a new altenator , I'm at a loss, It's a 1.8 liter carberated engine, manual trans
Mar 13, 2013 at 9:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the magnetic pick-up coil and the air gap
Mar 13, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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BRIAN WEEKMAN
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is the magnetic pick up coil inside the distributor, and how do I check the air gap. thanks
Mar 13, 2013 at 9:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its in the distributor and you need a brass feeler gauge to gap between the pick-up and the reluctor-refer to repair manual-
Mar 21, 2013 at 1:57 PM
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