MAGNETIC BREAKERLESS

DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION

Step 1

Remove the distributor cap.

Step 2

Place the distributor in the engine with the rotor pointing in the same

general direction as the original distributor.

NOTE: The distributor must be fully seated into the engine. It

may be necessary to turn the oil pump drive, or turn the en-

gine crankshaft in the direction of rotation two full turns until

the timing mark lines up (again) with the TDC-mark on the tim-

ing tab, to allow the distributor to seat fully.

Step 3

Rotate the distributor housing in the opposite direction of rotor rotation

until the nearest tooth of the reluctor is pointing directly at the center of

the metal pole on the magnetic pickup. This will generally put timing

close enough for starting purposes. Put the distributor hold down clamp

in place and tighten slightly, leaving it loose enough to turn the distribu-

tor. Make a mark on the distributor housing where the rotor points.

Example (Dual Pickup), see Figure 1:

Step 4

Install the distributor cap. Remove the #1 cylinder’s spark plug wire on

the original distributor cap and install it onto the distributor cap post

above the mark on the distributor housing where the rotor had pointed.

Continue installing each remaining spark plug wire, one at a time, from

the original distributor cap to the distributor cap in the same sequence.

NOTE: It may be necessary to purchase and install distributor boots

and terminals for the spark plug wires to correctly fit the distributor cap.

WIRING PROCEDURE

SERIES NOS. 84 AND 32 (SINGLE PICKUP)

There is a female connector with two wires coming from the distributor:

• Connect the distributor wire harness to the female connector and

route the harness two wires to the electronic ignition control.

• ORANGE-WIRE-(MAG+): Connect to the magnetic input

(MAG+)-terminal or wire on the electronic ignition control.

• PURPLE-WIRE-(MAG–): Connect to the magnetic input (MAG–)

terminal or wire on the electronic ignition control.

SERIES NOS. 81 (DUAL PICKUP)

There are two separate female connectors with two wires coming from

the distributor:

• Connect the distributor wire harness to one female connector and

route the harness two wires to the electronic ignition control.

• ORANGE WIRE (MAG+): Connect to the magnetic input (MAG+)

terminal or wire on the electronic ignition control.

• PURPLE WIRE (MAG–): Connect to the magnetic input (MAG–)

terminal or wire on the electronic ignition control.

• Connect the other distributor wire harness to the other female

connector and route the harness two wires to the other electronic

ignition control.

• ORANGE WIRE (MAG+): Connect to the magnetic input (MAG+)

terminal or wire on the electronic ignition control.

• PURPLE WIRE (MAG–): Connect to the magnetic input (MAG–)

terminal or wire on the electronic ignition control.

NOTE: Refer to the electronic ignition control instructions for

remaining power connections.

Tachometer operation: Connect tachometer wire or wires as recom-

mended by the actual tachometer manufacturer or electronic ignition

control manufacturer.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION: Be sure all tools, wires, and miscellaneous objects

are clear of moving engine parts and extremem heat before

starting the engine.

Step 1

Recheck all wires and connections to make sure they are correct.

Check and clean or replace spark plugs. If replacing spark plugs, use

types recommended by the engine manufacturer.

Step 2

Connect a timing light. Find an area with the best view of the timing

marks.

Step 3

Start the engine. If it fails to start, rotate the distributor in small incre-

ments (either clockwise or counterclockwise) until the engine starts.

Step 4

Set timing as recommended by the engine manufacturer, then tighten

distributor hold-down clamp. Make sure timing is still correct. If timing

has moved, repeat this procedure.

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FORM 1104

(REV. C) 01/03

Made in U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

FIGURE 1

Triggering Position

Triggering Position

NOTE: Recommended reluctor to pickup

air gap is .010" – .020".