TodayArmature Air

Gapping

Engine Cooling

What is an ARMATURE?

Starting Mechanism

Flywheel

Armature

Spark Plug Spark

Plug Wire

Adjusting the ArmatureGap

Armature

FlywheelArmature Gap

The gap allows the magnets in the flywheel to generate electricity

and transfer it to through the armature to

the ignition coil

The Gapping Procedure

First: Refer to the manual to identify the gap specs

The Gapping Procedure

Next: Find the appropriate gapping gauge

The Gapping Procedure

Next: Insert the gauge into the armature gap and adjust if

necessary

Why is the Armature Gap so important?

It transfers an electric charge from the from the flywheel magnets to the ignition system and ultimately to the spark plug

Why is the Armature Gap so important?

The narrower the gap, the better the spark.

Too Narrow of a Gap:

Could result SKID MARKS on the rim of the flywheel and wearing of components

Too Wide of a Gap:

Also results in wear and tear of the armature

Questions?

Assignment