PerTronix Flame-Thrower Cast Distributors D171600 - Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY
PerTronix, Inc. warrants to the original Purchaser of its Flame-Thrower billet dis-
tributor that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship (nor-
mal wear and tear excluded) for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase.
If within the period of the foregoing warranty PerTronix finds, after inspection, 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 similar parts PROVIDED
that within such period Purchaser:
1. Promptly notifies PerTronix, in writing, of such defects.
2. Delivers the defective product or component to
PerTronix (Attn: Warranty) with proof of purchase date; and
3. Has installed and used the product in a normal and proper
manner, consistent with PerTronix printed instructions
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE FURNISHING OF A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENT
OR 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.
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DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
BRITISH DISTRIBUTORS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before starting installation.
2. For
12-volt negative ground systems only.
3. New spark plug wires may be required.
4. Solid core spark plug wires
MUST NOT be used.
DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
1. Crank the engine until the first cylinder in the firing order is at TDC "Top Dead
Center" on its compression stroke. The timing indicator should point to TDC or 0.
2. Remove the distributor cap, and make sure that the rotor is pointing towards the
contact on the distributor cap for the first cylinder in the firing order.
3. Disconnect the battery cable.
4. Disconnect all wires and hoses attached to the distributor.
5. Remove the distributor hold down bolt.
6. Remove the distributor from the engine.
7. Check the distributor drive for signs of excess wear, or potential problems.
DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
Note: Original hold down clamp must be used with new Flame-Thrower
distributor. Hold down bracket must be free of paint and corrosion, this will insure
that a proper ground is made to the engine block.
1. Remove the Flame-Thrower distributor cap.
2. Turn the shaft so that when the distributor is placed into the engine, the rotor
position matches that of the original distributor.
3. Press the distributor down into the engine block. Make sure that the drive dog
lines up and is engaged fully. Misalignment can cause permanent damage to the
engine as well as the distributor.
4. Place the distributor cap onto the housing.
5. Turn the distributor housing so that the terminal that represents the first cylinder
in the firing order, lines up with the rotor contact terminal.
6. Tighten the distributor clamp and hold down bolts to the engine.
7. Clip the cap into place and install the spark plug wires in the proper firing order.
8. For Vacuum advance distributors:
Locate the vacuum hose that was previously attached to the vacuum advance
canister. This hose should originate at a ported vacuum source. Some applica-
tions have vacuum advance hoses attached to a manifold vacuum source, due
to the performance advance curve, we recommend that you relocate this hose
For Part Numbers:
D170600 D170609 D170618 D170619 D171618 D171600
D174218 D174219 D174228 D174229
Recommended Flame-Thrower II & HV Coils:
Application Primary resistance Chrome Black Epoxy
Ignitor II Only 0.6 ohm 45001 45011 45111
Ignitor II Only 0.45 ohm E-Core HV Coil 60104
NOTE: REMOVE OR BYPASS EXTERNAL BALLAST RESISTOR OR RESISTANCE WIRE WHEN
INSTALLING THE RECOMMENDED FLAME-THROWER II OR HV E-CORE COIL.