E-SPARK™ CONVERSION PART NO. 61001M
PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
1 E-Spark™Module 1 Cable T ie
1 Shutter Wheel, 2-piece set 2 Bolts, 8-32 x 3/4 Hex
1 Distributor Wire Harness 2 Nuts, 8-32 Hex
1 Female Connector 2 Flathead Screws, 8-32 x 1/4
1 Mounting Plate 2 Screws, 6-32 x 3/16
1 Capsule, Silicone Grease 1 Grommet
IMPORTANT: Before installing the E-Spark™ Ignition System, 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. One easy way to find the ignition ballast resistor is t o check the ser vice manual for
your vehicle. You can test your stock ignition system voltage while the engine is at idle at the coil (+) terminal. If the measured voltage is within 1-volt
of batter y voltage, an ignition ballast resistor must be installed in the wire from the ignition switch. In general, all vehicles equipped with the Delco point
ignition were equipped with an ignition ballast resistor. If you find your vehicle is not equipped with an ignition ballast resistor, install a Mallory Ignition Ballast
Resistor Part No. 700 in series in the wire from the ignition switch. Failure to use an ignition ballast resistor will result in the eventual destruction of the
E-Spark™ Ignition Module.
Exceptions: 1) Using one of Mallory's 3 specially matched coils eliminate the need for a ballast resistor or a resistance wire.These coils are: 29219- Chrome
Canister Coil, 30450 PROMASTER e Coil and 29450 PROMASTER Classic Coil.
2) If your vehicle is equipped with a HyFire Electronic Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition control, use the wiring sp ecified for the
particular controller, along with its matching coil, such as Mallory's 29440 or 30440.
NOTE: This kit can be installed in the distributor without removing the distributor from the engine if the distributor is easily accessible. However,
removal of the distributor from the engine is recommended.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ignition Coils:
The E-Spark™ Ignition System is designed to work with most stock
ignition coils and aftermarket high performance ignition coils. For optimum
performance in systems without a HyFire or similar ignition control,use one
of Mallory's 3 specially matched coils eliminates the need for a ballast
resistor or a resistance wire.These coils are: 29219- Chrome Canister Coil,
30450 PROMASTER e Coil and 29450 PROMASTER Classic Coil.
Spark Plug Wires:
To prevent false triggering and the possibility of premature ignition failures,
use suppression type spark plug wire. We recommend spiral core ignition
wire, such as Mallor y PRO SIDEWINDER
®
Ignition Wire.
Spark Plug Gaps:
For street applications, use your engine manufacturer’s specifications. For
racing applications, start with your engine manufacturer’s specifications,
then experiment with and closely monitor various gaps to achieve maxi-
mum performance.
Electric Welding:
Unplug the distributor wire harness before welding on the vehicle.
Optional Circuit Guard Part No. 29371:
Voltage spikes (voltage transients, power surges) are associated with
“noisy” electrical systems from electrical defects such as worn alterna tor
brushes, corroded or oxidized electrical connections and similar electrical
problems. Voltage spikes damage the E-Spark™ Ignition Module. Voltage
spikes are clamped and regulated by the optional Circuit Guard from
damaging the E-Spark™Ignition Module.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Step 1
Disconnect the point trigger wire from the coil (–) terminal.
Step 2
Locate the spark plug wire on the distributor cap tha t the engine timing is
set from. See a service manual for these locations. Mark the distributor
housing, in line with this spark plug wire position on the distributor cap.
Step 3
Turn the engine crankshaft until the timing mark lines up with the TDC (top
dead center) mark on the timing tab.See a service manual for these locations.
NOTE: Removing the spark plugs may make it easier to turn the crankshaft.
Step 4
Remove the distributor cap from the distributor and lay it aside. Do not
remove the spark plug wires or coil wire.The rotor blade should point to the
mark made on the distributor housing (from Step 2). If it is not, turn the
engine crankshaft one full turn (repeating Step 3) until the timing mark lines
up (again) with the TDC mark on the timing tab.
NOTE: Once you are finished with Step 4, DO NOT turn the crankshaft
until the distributor is installed – Step 12.
Step 5
Note the direction the rotor is pointing. Note the direction the vacuum
chamber is pointing. Disconnect the vacuum chamber hose at the carbure-
tor and temporarily plug this carburetor fitting. Remove the distributor hold
down clamp and remove the distributor from the engine.
Step 6
Remove the rotor. Disconnect the primar y point wire. Remove the primary
wire and grommet from the distributor. Remove the points and the
condenser from the breaker plate.
Step 7
(See Figure 1)
Install the mounting plate flat against the breaker plate where the points
were. Secure using two 8-32 x 1/4 flathead screws.
NOTE: Occasionally, the breaker plate ground wire will interfere. Pry
the breaker plate ground wire from the breaker plate, and disconnect
it from vacuum chamber mounting screw. The E-Spark™ Ignition
System will operate without the breaker plate ground wire.
Step 8
Apply a thin coat of white silicone grease to the bottom of the module.
Install the module onto the mounting plate with two 6-32 x 3/16 screws.
See Figure 1. Secure the three module wire to the breaker plate with a
cable tie.
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