PerTronix Ignitor III 71281D - Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY
PerTronix, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of its products that the
Ignitor III shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
(30) months from the date of purchase.
If within the period of the foregoing warranty Pertronix finds, after inspec-
tion, that the product or any component thereof is defective, Pertronix will, at its
option, repair such products or component or replace them with identical or simi-
lar parts PROVIDED that within such period Purchaser:
Promptly Notifies Pertonix, in writing, of such defects. 1.
Delivers the defective products product or component to Pertronix (ATTN: 2.
Warranty) with proof of purchase date; and
Has installed and used the product in a normal and Proper manner, consis-
3.
tent with Pertronix printed instructions.
THE FORGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PURPOSE.
THE FURNISHING OF A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS SHALL
CONSTITUTE THE SOLE REMEDY OF PURCHASER AND THE SOLE LIABILITY
OF PerTronix WHETHER ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT OR FOR NEGLIGENCE,
AND IN NO EVENT WILL PerTronix BE LIABLE FOR MONEY DAMAGES
WHETHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF
OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
12-VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
See our website (www.pertronix.com) for the latest product information. 1.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before starting installation.
WARNING!!! DO NOT USE WITH SOLID CORE IGNITION WIRES.
2.
The Ignitor III may not be compatible as a trigger for other electronic boxes. 3.
The Ignitor III Rev-Limiter is preset at 5500 RPM’s. The Rev-Limiter can be user set 4.
to a minimum 4000 and a maximum 9000 RPM’s.
All external resistors must be removed to achieve optimum performance from the
5.
Ignitor III ignition system.
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IGNITOR III INSTALLATION
Note: A magnet sleeve is not required and the air gap between the face of the
module and the cam is not adjustable.
Remove cap and rotor from distributor. Do not disconnect spark plug wires from cap.
1.
Examine cap and rotor for wear or damage. Replace as needed. 2.
Remove the point wire, points, and condenser. 3.
The Ignitor III does not require any modification to the distributor. Therefore the 4.
points, condenser and hardware can be used as backup.
Clean all dirt and excess oil from the breaker plate and point cam.
5.
Vacuum Advance Distributors Only: Remove small grommet from Ignitor III 6.
wires and install large grommet.
Insert the Ignitor III black and red wires through the distributor housing verifying the
7.
grommet is seated properly.
Install Ignitor III onto breaker plate opposite of condenser, use one screw hole from
8.
each point set to mount adapter plate. Make sure it sits flat without any modifica-
tions and secure in place.
Non Vacuum advance Distributors: Some high profile breaker plate screws •
may prevent the module from sitting flat. Use the provided 8-32 X 5/8 screw
for added clearance.
Vacuum Advance Distributors Only: Ground wire must be reattached to the
•
breaker plate to insure a good ground.
Remove the excess wire from inside the distributor housing by gently pulling the 9.
wire through the grommet. Check to insure that the wire does not interfere with any
moving parts.
Non Vacuum advance Distributors: Use the provided cable clamp
to help route wires away from the distributor shaft.
Replace distributor cap and rotor. Make sure all spark plug wires are securely
10.
attached.
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