Engine

All Component Locator

• Engine Electrical Component Views
• Engine Electrical Components

All Description and Operation

• Battery Description
• Charging System Circuit Description
• Charging System Description
• Charging System Operation
• Ignition System Description
• Starting System Circuit Description
• Starting System Operation

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Engine Electrical Connector End Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Battery Charge Low or Completely Discharged
• Battery Charging
• Distributor Inspection
• Jump Starting in Case of Emergency
• Starter Inspection
• Starter Pinion Clearance Check

Diagnostic Procedures

• Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
• Battery Is Undercharged or Overcharged
• Battery Terminal Check
• Charging System Check
• Engine Cranks/Cranks Slowly, but Does Not Start
• Ignition Coil Not Operating Properly
• Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
• Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
• Starting System Check

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Distributor Overhaul
• Starter Overhaul

Electrical/Electronic Schematic Diagrams

• Engine Electrical Schematic Icons
• Engine Electrical Schematic References
• Starting and Charging Schematics

Electrical/Electronic Specifications

• Battery Temperature Versus Minimum Voltage
• Battery Usage
• Generator Usage
• Spark Plug Wire Resistance
• Starter Usage

General Diagnostic Information

• Battery Check
• Battery Common Causes of Malfunction
• Battery Hydrometer Displays Yellow Dot
• Battery Load Test
• Battery Not Operating Properly
• Charge Indicator Always On
• Charge Indicator Inoperative
• Generator Assembly Bench Check
• Generator Noise Test
• Generator Not Operating Properly
• Spark Plug Visual Diagnosis
• Spark Plug Wires Not Operating Properly
• Starter No Load Test
• Starter Noise Diagnosis
• Voltmeter Displaying High or Low

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Auxiliary Generator Replacement
• Battery Cable
• Battery Insulator Replacement
• Battery Replacement
• Battery Tray Replacement
• Distributor Replacement
• Engine Ground Strap Replacement
• Generator Brace Replacement
• Generator Brace Replacement - Auxiliary
• Generator Replacement
• Ignition Coil and Ignition Coil Module Replacement
• Spark Plug Replacement
• Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement
• Starter Replacement