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projects:automotive:kancil:k4_660_upgrades [2026/03/11 14:49] – [⚡️ Contact Point → Electronic Distributor] Remove the emoji for cleaner permalink Andrew Yongprojects:automotive:kancil:k4_660_upgrades [2026/03/11 14:55] (current) – Rename heading and reword contact point coil switching Andrew Yong
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 ====== Perodua Kancil K4 660 Upgrades ====== ====== Perodua Kancil K4 660 Upgrades ======
  
-===== Contact Point → Electronic Distributor =====+===== From Contact Point Distributor to Electronic Distributor =====
  
- +==== Comparison ====
-==== ℹ️ Comparison ====+
  
 ^ Parameter ^ Contact Point Distributor ^ Electronic Distributor (Transistor Controlled Ignition) ^ ^ Parameter ^ Contact Point Distributor ^ Electronic Distributor (Transistor Controlled Ignition) ^
 ^ Shipped Models | Kancil 660 | Kancil 850 | ^ Shipped Models | Kancil 660 | Kancil 850 |
-^ Coil Switching | Mechanical | Transistor |+^ Coil Switching | Mechanical separation of contacts | Transistor |
 ^ Coil Pulse | Slow | Sharp | ^ Coil Pulse | Slow | Sharp |
 ^ Timing | Changes over time due to contact point wear | Consistent | ^ Timing | Changes over time due to contact point wear | Consistent |
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 However, it comes with the tradeoff that any failure of electronics will be sudden, without developing early warning symptoms, and a failed electronic distributor can generally only be repaired with a 1:1 swap. However, it comes with the tradeoff that any failure of electronics will be sudden, without developing early warning symptoms, and a failed electronic distributor can generally only be repaired with a 1:1 swap.
  
-==== 🔧 Tools Required ====+==== Tools Required ====
  
   - 10mm hex socket wrench (optional, but good to have as nearly all other bolts are 10mm)   - 10mm hex socket wrench (optional, but good to have as nearly all other bolts are 10mm)
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   - 21mm spark plug socket wrench   - 21mm spark plug socket wrench
  
-==== 🛒 Parts Required ====+==== Parts Required ====
  
 ^ Qty ^ Unit ^ Item ^ Notes ^ ^ Qty ^ Unit ^ Item ^ Notes ^
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 ^ Qty ^ Unit ^ Item ^ Note ^ ^ Qty ^ Unit ^ Item ^ Note ^
-| 1 | roll/pack | **[[https://shopee.com.my/Tesa-Germany-Adhesive-Cloth-Fabric-Tape-Electrical-Cable-Wiring-Racing-Automotive-i.6344862.173594035|Tesa tape]]** //or// heatshrink slightly larger than conduit diameter | To seal conduit ends against insects/water and provide strain relief  +| 1 | roll/pack | **[[https://shopee.com.my/Tesa-Germany-Adhesive-Cloth-Fabric-Tape-Electrical-Cable-Wiring-Racing-Automotive-i.6344862.173594035|Tesa tape]]** //or// heatshrink slightly larger than conduit diameter | To seal conduit ends against insects/water and provide strain relief | 
-| 1 | each | **[[https://shopee.com.my/MKR-Waterproof-Permanent-White-Ink-Marker-Paint-Pen-%E7%99%BD%E8%89%B2%E8%AE%B0%E5%8F%B7%E7%AC%94-Putih-Pen-Penanda-long-head-pen-deep-A226-A241-A242-A319-%E9%A9%AC%E5%85%8B%E7%AC%94-i.863937.13038157859|Paint marker A226]]** | To mark distributor angle, highly recommended to make installation and adjustment easier  |+| 1 | each | **[[https://shopee.com.my/MKR-Waterproof-Permanent-White-Ink-Marker-Paint-Pen-%E7%99%BD%E8%89%B2%E8%AE%B0%E5%8F%B7%E7%AC%94-Putih-Pen-Penanda-long-head-pen-deep-A226-A241-A242-A319-%E9%A9%AC%E5%85%8B%E7%AC%94-i.863937.13038157859|Paint marker A226]]** | To mark distributor angle, highly recommended to make installation and adjustment easier |
  
- +==== Wiring ====
-==== ⚡ Wiring ====+
  
 === Prepare the Power Cable === === Prepare the Power Cable ===
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   - Finish all heatshrinking/taping   - Finish all heatshrinking/taping
  
-==== 🔩 Remove the Old Distributor ====+==== Remove the Old Distributor ====
  
   - Mark the distributor angle: draw a line across engine block → distributor body with the paint marker   - Mark the distributor angle: draw a line across engine block → distributor body with the paint marker
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     * Minimise wiggling to preserve the shaft angle for reference when installing the new distributor     * Minimise wiggling to preserve the shaft angle for reference when installing the new distributor
  
-==== 🔩 Install the New Distributor ====+==== Install the New Distributor ====
  
   - Place old and new distributors side by side   - Place old and new distributors side by side
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   - Connect the power cable plug   - Connect the power cable plug
  
-==== ⚡️ Change Spark Plugs ====+==== Change Spark Plugs ====
  
   - Change all 3 spark plugs to the newly purchased resistive plugs so we have all our new ignition components installed before timing adjustment   - Change all 3 spark plugs to the newly purchased resistive plugs so we have all our new ignition components installed before timing adjustment
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     * Inspect the original spark plugs, if they are in good condition (no structural damage, excessive wear or heavy deposits), keep them as a spare together with the contact point distributor     * Inspect the original spark plugs, if they are in good condition (no structural damage, excessive wear or heavy deposits), keep them as a spare together with the contact point distributor
  
-==== ⚙️ Timing Adjustment ====+==== Timing Adjustment ====
  
   - Clear all tools and debris from the engine bay   - Clear all tools and debris from the engine bay
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 {{:projects:automotive:img_9505.jpg?600|Diagram of good starting point for distributor timing angle}} {{:projects:automotive:img_9505.jpg?600|Diagram of good starting point for distributor timing angle}}
  
-==== 🧹 Clean Up ====+==== Clean Up ====
  
   - Finish any remaining heatshrinking or taping   - Finish any remaining heatshrinking or taping
   - Dress the cable run to minimise stress and short-circuit risk; cable-tie to existing harness or pipes   - Dress the cable run to minimise stress and short-circuit risk; cable-tie to existing harness or pipes
   - Final check: no tools or debris left in the engine bay   - Final check: no tools or debris left in the engine bay
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