Mallory Ignition ACCEL MAGNETIC BREAKERLESS DISTRIBUTORS 71000 - Manual (Page 2)

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ACCEL cap in the same order and relative locations. Install the
ACCEL distributor so that the rotor points to the same plug wire as
the previous distributor. This should make the timing close enough
to start the engine.
Wiring
See Figure 2
DO NOT USE A BALLAST RESISTOR! Some older vehicles used a
resistor wire to power the coil. This must be bypassed. Using a volt-
meter, verify 12 volts to coil positive (+) when the key is in the RUN
position as well as START. When bypassing resistor wire or running
a new SUPPLY wire, use at least 14 gauge from coil positive (+) to
the starter solenoid or a switched terminal in the fuse box.
Remove the vacuum chamber by removing the two screws and
the e-clip. Place the lockout on the distributor. Be sure that the
hole in the lockout is over the pin on the pickup plate. Secure the
lockout with the e-clip and the two screws.
NOTE: Check local smog laws before removing the vacuum
advance chamber.
Installation
Installing a 71000 series distributor and setting the timing is done
in much the same way as a stock distributor (see a repair manual
for more information). If another distributor is already installed
(and correctly timed) note the direction the rotor is pointing
before removing the distributor. Transfer the plug wires to the
Connecting to ACCEL 300+ Ignition
Or other CDI box, ignition amplifier, or multiple strike unit.
Your new distributor is designed as a stand-alone unit. It does not
require an external ignition/enhancer box to operate. To use the
ACCEL 300+ (or other) ignition system with this distributor, the
electronic module must be bypassed.
Step 1
Remove the cap and rotor
Step 2
The electronic module is the green, half-circle shaped piece
with four wires attached to it. Remove the four wire leads (two
red, two green) from the module. They are attached with spade
connectors.
The module may be removed from the distributor, if desired.
Step 3
Connect the two leads from the magnetic pickup directly to the
ACCEL 300+. Connect the green lead from the magnetic pickup
to the ACCEL 300+ purple lead (magnetic pickup positive +).
Connect the red wire from the magnetic pickup to the ACCEL
300+ orange lead (magnetic pickup negative –).
Step 4
Other 300+ connections:
Red 12 volts key (ignition)
Black Engine Ground
Yellow 300+ Coil Positive (+)
Brown 300+ Coil Negative (–)
Step 5
Check magnetic pick-up for proper air gap. Using a non-magnetic
feeler gauge, set the gap to .010” to .020" maximum (see Figure 2).
Step 6
Follow instructions in the ACCEL 300+ booklet regarding spark
plug gap and ignition timing under "Technical Tips and Hints"
section.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cap and Rotor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8342
Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120403
Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130402
Electronic Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35366
Vacuum Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29332
Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29349
Blue & White Magnetic Pick-up . . . 31086
FORM A1454
(REV. F) 04/03
Made in U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
ACCEL IS A DIVISION OF THE MR. GASKET PERFORMANCE GROUP
10601 MEMPHIS AVE #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144
216.688.8300
www.mrgasket.com
FIGURE 2
ELECTRONIC
MODULE
ORANGE WIRE
FROM PICKUP –
RED WIRE
TO COIL +
RELUCTOR
MAGNETIC PICK-UP
RELUCTOR-TO-PICKUP GAP: .010” to .020" MAXIMUM
COIL = MAXIMUM PRIMARY
RESISTANCE
LESS THAN 1 OHM
MINIMUM 14 GAUGE
COPPER WIRE
ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
LOOSEN TO ADJUST AIR GAP
GREEN WIRE TO COIL –
BROWN WIRE TO
ENGINE GROUND
FULL 12 VOLTS
NO RESISTOR
WIRE OR
BALLAST
RESISTOR
PURPLE WIRE TO PICKUP +
PICK-UP PLATE
12V IGNITION
SWITCH
BROWN WIRE TO
ENGINE GROUND RED WIRE
TO COIL +
GREEN WIRE
TO COIL –