projects:automotive:kancil:k4_660_upgrades
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| projects:automotive:kancil:k4_660_upgrades [2026/03/11 14:32] – Make splice parts less ambiguous and add notes for optionals; general refactor of wording Andrew Yong | projects: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 ====== | ||
| - | ===== ⚡️ | + | ===== From Contact Point Distributor to Electronic Distributor ===== |
| - | ==== 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 |
| ^ 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 ^ | ||
| - | | 1 | each | **[[https:// | + | | 1 | each | **[[https:// |
| | 1 | pack of 4 | **[[https:// | | 1 | pack of 4 | **[[https:// | ||
| | 1 | roll of 30m | **[[https:// | | 1 | roll of 30m | **[[https:// | ||
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| ^ Qty ^ Unit ^ Item ^ Note ^ | ^ Qty ^ Unit ^ Item ^ Note ^ | ||
| - | | 1 | roll/pack | Tesa tape //or// heatshrink slightly larger than conduit diameter | To seal conduit ends against insects/ | + | | 1 | roll/ |
| - | | 1 | each | [[https:// | + | | 1 | each | **[[https:// |
| - | ==== ⚡ Wiring ==== | + | ==== Wiring ==== |
| === Prepare the Power Cable === | === Prepare the Power Cable === | ||
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| - Finish all heatshrinking/ | - Finish all heatshrinking/ | ||
| - | ==== 🔩 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 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 ==== |
| - Clear all tools and debris from the engine bay | - Clear all tools and debris from the engine bay | ||
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| - | ==== 🧹 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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