Allstar Performance ALL81220 - Manual

Allstar Performance 8300 Lane Drive, Watervliet MI 49098
Phone: (269) 463-8000 Fax: (800) 772-2618 www.allstarperformance.com
FORM 1031 Page 1 of 4 Rev.071907
Note:
This distributor requires the use of an aftermarket control box and external ignition coil. Please read entire instructions
before installation.
Contents List:
(1) Fully machined 6061-T6 aluminum distributor
(1) Pre-installed rotor
(1) Pre-installed cap
(1) Plug wire retainer with two self tapping screws
(1) Gasket
(2) O-rings, for use with modifi ed engine block
(4) Advance stop bushings, blue pre-installed
Red = 28 crankshaft degrees Silver = 25 crankshaft degrees
Blue = 21 crank shaft degrees Black = 18 crankshaft degrees
(3 pr) Advance springs, blue pre-installed
1 pair blue – normal rate of advance
1 pair silver – faster rate of advance
1 pair black – slower rate of advance
(1 pr) Replacement Allen head screws
Distributor Removal/Installation
1. Remove the existing distributor cap, but do not disconnect any spark plug wires.
2. Use a remote start switch or have a helper crank the engine until the rotor is positioned toward the #1 cylinder.
3. Disconnect the battery cables, remove the NEGATIVE (-) cable fi rst.
4. Reinstall the distributor cap to briefl y check that the rotor and the #1 plug wire are in line. Once noted, remove cap and lay to
the side. If necessary, mark spark plug wires and remove them from the distributor cap.
5. Disconnect all other wires to distributor, noting where each was attached.
6. Loosen the distributor hold down clamp and rotate the clamp to the side or remove. Lift straight up on the distributor to
remove from the engine. (The spiral cut gear will cause the rotor to rotate as the distributor is being pulled from the engine.
Be sure to compensate for this rotation when installing the new distributor.)
7. Remove old gasket and clean surface to prepare for new gasket.
8. Install O-rings if engine block has been modifi ed.
See fi gure 1.
9. Install the gasket between distributor and intake manifold.
10. Apply a liberal amount of zinc or moly grease to the distributor gear to ensure proper gear break-in. (Grease sold separately).
11. Install distributor, making sure the rotor comes to rest aimed directly at the #1 cylinder. If the distributor does not drop into
place and fully seat against the intake manifold, remove the distributor and, using a long standard screwdriver, rotate the oil
pump shaft until it lines up with the distributor drive. Make sure distributor is fully seated after this adjustment (there should
not be any gap between distributor housing, gasket and intake manifold).
12. Turn distributor housing to position the vacuum advance canister (if applicable) to point towards the passenger side front
corner of the engine.
13. Reinstall or reposition the distributor hold down clamp, and then tighten until ready to set ignition timing.
FIG. 1