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Pick-Up Module Air Gap

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove distributor cap and rotor. Remove anti-flash cover (if used). Place rotor arm electrode 180 degrees from pick-up module "E" core. The iron rods in the timing rotor should then be positioned an equal distance on each side of the pickup module "E" core (misaligned).
  2. Using feeler gauges, check air gap. If not to specifications, loosen 2 screws retaining pick-up module to pick-up arm. Place feeler gauge between iron rod and core of pick-up module and tighten screws. After tightening screws, recheck air gap.
PICKUP MODULE AIR GAP SPECIFICATIONS

Application Air Gap In. (mm)
Jaguar
  XJ12, XJS & XKE V12 .020-.022 (.50-.55)
  XJ6 .010-.017 (.25-.43)
MG & Triumph .014-.016 (.35-.40 mm)