PerTronix Flame-Thrower HEI Distributors D1372 - Manual

HEI racE dIstrIbutor
InstallatIon InstructIons
LIMITED WARRANTY
PerTronix, Inc. warrants to the original Purchaser of its Flame-Thrower HEI
products 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
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Important 1. : Read all instructions before starting installation.
For Racing use only. 2.
Flame-Thrower Race HEI distributors come with machined steel distributor gears 3.
which should not be used in applications with a billet camshaft. Consult camshaft
manufacturer for distributor gear compatibility.
Check the Ignition base timing before removing original distributor to insure
4.
proper re-installation.
Note:
5. If converting from a point style ignition , all primary Ignition resistance
should be removed. New HEI style spark plug wires will be necessary.
DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
Turn the engine over until it is at top dead center on a compression stroke. 1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2.
Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness, and distributor wiring harness from the 3.
distributor cap.
Remove the distributor cap, leaving the spark plug wires attached. Set the cap
4.
and wires out of the way.
The rotor should be pointing to where the number one terminal of the distributor
5.
cap would be. If not, then the engine is not at top dead center.
Once TDC is achieved, the vehicle should not be moved, nor the engine turned
6.
over until the installation is complete.
If converting from point type distributor, label the wires attached to the coil termi-
7.
nals and disconnect them. Remove the coil, and coil bracket from the engine.
Remove the vacuum hose attached to the vacuum canister. Trace the vacuum
8.
hose to where it begins. Remove the hose and cap the vacuum source.
Remove the distributor hold down bolt and hold down.
9.
Remove the distributor by lifting up on the distributor housing while slightly turn- 10.
ing the rotor.
Check the distributor gear for signs of excess wear, or potential problems.
11.
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FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY