PerTronix Flame-Thrower Cast Distributors D134600 - Manual

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LIMITED WARRANTY
PerTronix, Inc. warrants to the original Purchaser of its Flame-Thrower Cast
distributor that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
(normal 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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GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before starting installation. 1.
For 12-volt negative ground systems only. 2.
Flame-Thrower Cast distributors come with hardened steel distributor gears which 3.
should not be used in applications with a billet camshaft. Consult camshaft manufacturer
for distributor gear compatibility.
Engines that have been decked, had significant cylinder head milling or oil pump modi-
4.
fication should be checked for oil pump bind and proper cam gear engagement prior to
installation.
The Ignitor is compatible only with a “resisted style” coil. Eight cylinder engines require a
5.
minimum of 1.5 ohms of resistance.
If your Ignition coil has the proper primary resistance, remove or bypass all external
6.
resistors. Do not remove resistors if the coil primary resistance is lower than specified.
DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
Crank the engine until it is positioned at top dead center on a compression 1.
stroke. The timing indicator should point to 0.
Remove the distributor cap, and make sure that the rotor is pointing towards the
2.
first cylinder in the firing order.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
3.
Disconnect all wires and hoses attached to the distributor. 4.
Remove the distributor hold down. 5.
Remove the distributor by lifting up on the distributor housing while slightly turn- 6.
ing the rotor.
Check the distributor gear for signs of excess wear, or potential problems.
7.
DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
1. Remove the Flame-Thrower Cast distributor cap.
2. Install the distributor gasket over the gear, and up to the distributor collar.
Use a small amount of gasket adhesive to help hold the gasket in place.
3. Lubricate the distributor gear and distributor shaft with clean engine oil.
4. Turn the shaft so that when the distributor is placed into the engine, the
rotor position matches that of the original distributor. As the distributor drops
down, the rotor will turn slightly as it engages with the camshaft gear.
Adjust for this rotation by turning the rotor a few degrees prior to the gear
engagement. Several attempts may be necessary to achieve the proper
rotor position. The distributor collar should sit completely flat on the intake
manifold or block.