Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
84ford7Article No. 84-19-14
SURGING - 1.6L - DISTRIBUTOR DIAPHRAGM
POWER LOSS OF - 1.6L - DISTRIBUTOR DIAPHRAGM
M.P.G. POOR - 1.6L DISTRIBUTOR DIAPHRAGM
FORD 1981-83 ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981 -83 LYNX, LN7
CALIBRATIONS: All non-E.F.I.
The above symptoms may be caused by insufficient spark advance due to a leaking distributor vacuum advance diaphragm (-12370-).
1. With the engine off, disconnect the vacuum hose to the diaphragm assembly (-12370-).
2. Connect a vacuum tester (Rotunda Model 021-00014 or equivalent) and apply a minimum of 20" hg of vacuum to the diaphragm assembly.
3.
a. If the diaphragm assembly doesn't hold vacuum, replace it with the same part number diaphragm assembly from service stock.
b. If the diaphragm assembly does hold vacuum, perform the related diagnostic routines as specified in the Car Shop Manual, Emissions/Diagnosis Book to resolve the concerns.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E1FZ-12370-B Distributor Diaphragm
E3FZ-12370-A Distributor Diaphragm
E1FZ-12370-A Distributor Diaphragm
E2FZ-12370-A Distributor Diaphragm
E3FZ-12370-B Distributor Diaphragm
E3FZ-12370-F Distributor Diaphragm
E4PZ-12370-A Distributor Diaphragm
E4PZ-12370-B Distributor Diaphragm
E2FZ-12370-D Distributor Diaphragm
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP12370A84
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 12370 Code: 74