TM 5-3740-214-14
Table 5-1. Direct and General Support Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Continued)
M = Monthly
A/R = As Required
Q = Quarterly
H = Hourly
INTERVAL
ITEM
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
NO. M A/R
Q
H
PROCEDURE
ELECTRICAL PARTS (Continued)
Figure 5-10. Spark Plug Gap
(f) Broken insulator or bent electrode.
100
(3)
Check spark plug gap. Reset gap at 0.025 inches (0.64 mm)
as necessary.
Use a feeler gage to reset gap.
100
b. Check breaker point gap.
(1)
Remove breaker cover and gasket.
(2)
Crank engine by hand until points open to widest gap.
Figure 5-11. Breaker Point Cover
5-10
