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6-Volt Negative Ground Installation Instructions

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CAUTION!!! Before installing, please read the following important information....

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1. The Ignitor is designed for 6-Volt negative ground systems.

2. Leaving the ignition “ON” with the engine “OFF” for an extended period could result in permanent damage to

the Ignitor.

3. See Chart on back page for coil recommendations.

4. Four & Six cylinder engines require a minimum of 1.5 ohms of primary resistance. Do not remove resistors if

the coil primary resistance is less than 1.5 ohms.

5. If your Ignition coil has the recommended primary resistance, remove or bypass all external resistors.

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For Part Number: 1142N6 & 1143N6

DISASSEMBLY

1. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY

2. Check distributor rotation before disassembly. 1142 Ignitor kits are designed for Clockwise rotating

distributors and 1143 kits for Counter Clockwise rotating distributors.

3. Remove the distributor cap, and rotor. Do not disconnect spark plug wires. Examine cap and rotor for wear

or damage. Replace as needed.

4. Disconnect the point wire from the negative (-) terminal of the coil.

5. Remove the point wire, point, and condenser from the distributor. The Ignitor does not require any

modification to the distributor. Therefore the point, condenser and hardware can be used as backup.

6. Clean all dirt and excess oil from the breaker plate and point cam.

IGNITOR INSTALLATION

1. Position the Ignitor over point pivot pin and

eccentric adjustment screw, rotate eccentric screw as needed

to line up screw hole to breaker plate screw hole. Confirm that the Ignitor plate is flat and fits without

modifications. Fasten the plate into place using the original point screw.

2. Insert wires through the wire exit hole in distributor housing. Pull the rubber grommet into place. Make sure

wires do not interfere with any moving parts.

3. Install magnet sleeve over the distributor shaft, onto point cam. Rotate the sleeve until a slight locating

position is felt before applying pressure. Press down firmly insuring sleeve is fully seated.

4. Module and magnet sleeve air gap is not adjustable.

5. Reinstall the rotor, and the distributor cap. Make sure all spark plug wires are securely attached.

6. See Wiring Instructions.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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6-Volt Negative Ground Installation Instructions For Part Number: 1142N6 & 1143N6 CAUTION!!! Before installing, please read the following important information.... 1. The Ignitor is designed for 6-Volt negative ground systems. 2. Leaving the ignition “ON” with the engine “OFF” for an extended period could result in permanent damage to the Ignitor. 3. See Chart on back page for coil recommendations. 4. Four & Six cylinder engines require a minimum of 1.5 ohms of primary resistance.
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A. Recommended Wiring Installation: The Ignitor ignition can be used in conjunction with most ignition coils rated at 0.6 ohms of primary resistance on eight cylinder engines and 1.5 ohms on four and six cylinder engines. For optimum performance purchase and install the recommended Flamethrower high performance coil. Many vehicles came equipped with ballast resistor or resistance wire. To achieve optimum performance from the Ignitor ignition system, we recommend the removal of these components.
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Ignitor COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the first thing I should check if the engine would not start? A. Make certain all wires are connected securely to the proper terminals. Q. The engine will not start or runs rough. Are there any tests I can do? A. Yes, remove the red ignitor wire from the coil. Connect jumper wire from the positive side of the battery to the red ignitor wire just removed from the coil. If the engine starts, then you have a low voltage problem . Remember this is just a test.
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FLAME-THROWER COIL APPLICATIONS Use with: System Voltage Recommended Flamethrower Coils Cylinders Primary Resistance Black Chrome Epoxy Ignitor Only 6V 8 0.6 ohms 45011 45001 45111 Ignitor Only 6V 4&6 1.5 ohms 40011 40001 40111 Agricultural & Industrial Ignitor Only 6V 1,2,3,4, & 6 1.5 ohms 40011 40001 40111 Ignitor Only 6V 8 0.6 ohms 45011 45001 45111 NOTE: REMOVE OR BYPASS EXTERNAL BALLAST RESISTOR OR RESISTANCE WIRE WHEN INSTALLING THE RECOMMENDED FLAME-THROWER COIL.