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RED WIRE in hole #3
Plug the female connector into the distributor wire harness. See Figure 2.
Step 12
Install the rotor/shutter. Place the distributor in the engine with the rotor pointing in
the same general direction as during removal of the distributor (from Step 5).
NOTE: The distributor must be fully seated into the engine. It may be necessary
to turn the oil pump drive, or turn the engine crankshaft in the direction of rota-
tion two full turns until the timing mark lines up (again) with the TDC mark on
the timing tab to allow the distributor to seat fully.
Step 13
Rotate the distributor housing until the rotor points to the mark on the
distributor housing (from Step 2) and the nearest slot on the rotor’s
shutter wheel is approximately in the center of the optics of the ACCEL Points
Eliminator Module. 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 distributor housing.
Step 14
Install the distributor cap.
WIRING PROCEDURE
(See Figures 3, 4 and 5)
Step 1
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with an ignition ballast resistor (or loom
resistance wire) in the wire between the ignition switch and the coil (+) terminal. If
you find your vehicle is not equipped with an ignition ballast resistor, install an ACCEL
Ignition Ballast Resistor Part No. 150001 in series in the wire from the ignition switch.
For optimum performance in systems without an ACCEL 275+/300+ or similar
ignition control, use one of ACCEL’s 4 specially matched coils which eliminates the
need for a ballast resistor or a resistance wire. These coils are: 140205, 8140 or
8140C Canister SuperStock coils,140009 HD E-core SuperCoil.
Step 2
There are three wires coming from the distributor wire harness:
RED WIRE: Connect to the coil (+) terminal.
GREEN WIRE: Connect to the coil (–) terminal.
BROWN WIRE: Connect to engine block ground.
Clean away any grease, oil and paint from the mounting surface before the
connection is made.
ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS
Tachometer operation: Connect tachometer wire or wires as recommended by the
actual tachometer manufacturer.
NOTE: If an ACCEL 275+/300+ Electronic Ignition Control or any other aftermar-
ket ignition control is being used, connect the distributor wire harness accord-
ing to the instructions supplied with the ignition control.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION: Be sure all tools, wires and miscellaneous objects are clear of mov-
ing engine parts and extreme heat before starting the engine.
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 1
Connect a timing light. Find the area with the best view of the timing marks.
Step 2
Start engine. If it fails to start, rotate the distributor in small increments clockwise or
counterclockwise until engine starts. Do not exceed more than ten degrees of
distributor housing rotation in either direction.
Step 3
Set timing as recommended by engine manufacturer, then tighten distributor hold
down clamp. Make sure timing is still correct. If timing has moved, repeat this procedure.
Step 4
Re-connect the vacuum hose between the vacuum chamber and the carburetor.
DISTRIBUTOR TUNE–UP PARTS PART NO.
DISTRIBUTOR CAP 120214
ROTOR/SHUTTER WHEEL 333
ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR MODULE 2005
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS 29349
FIGURE 1