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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983CHALLENGER STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger Standard
Ignition System: Overhaul: Disassembly
1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger StandardSECTION Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap. Remove rotor. Remove governor assembly. Note location of 2 different governor springs, for reassembly in original location. Remove attaching screws. Remove pick-up coil and IC ignitor assembly.NOTE: Governor assembly locking bolt is very tight. Use either a box wrench or socket wrench.
- Pull out the ignitor carefully from pick-up coil (if applicable). Remove the vacuum control unit. Remove the breaker assembly. Remove pin holding gear to shaft and remove gear after marking gear and shaft for reassembly reference. See Fig 1.
NOTE:
DO NOT clean grease off back of IC ignitor. It is necessary for heat transfer.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.