Mallory Ignition ACCEL 500+ ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONTROL 49500 User Manual
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Connecting to Ford DuraSpark Systems (non-computer type) using
Adapter PART NO. 29039 and Harness PART NO. 29040 for OEM
magnetic pickup
Refer to Figure 8 while performing the following steps.
Connecting Adapter PART NO. 29039:
• Disconnect all connectors at the ignition module, ignition
coil and distributor. Remove the ignition module. Remove
the distributor and coil harnesses.
• Connect the Adapter ORANGE WIRE to the distributor
plug’s ORANGE WIRE.
• Connect the Adapter YELLOW WIRE to the distributor
plug’s PURPLE WIRE.
• Connect the other Adapter female socket to the vehicle’s
matching male socket. (The matching male socket was
originally connected the ignition module.)
Connecting the Harness PART NO. 29040:
• Connect the ACCEL 500+ Electronic Ignition Control’s
SMALL GREEN WIRE to the Harness RED WIRE.
• Connect the ACCEL 500+ Electronic Ignition Control’s
SMALL BLACK WIRE to the Harness BLACK WIRE.
• Connect the mating plug of the Harness to the mating
plug of the Adapter Part No. 29039 from the distributor.
Connecting the Ignition Control Harness:
• Route the Ignition Control Harness to the coil so that its
wires do not make contact with extreme heat, sharp
objects or moving devises such as fans, belts and
linkages.
• Crimp the Ignition Control Harness RED WIRE to the slice
connector on the Adapter Part No. 29039 female socket.
• Crimp a spade receptacle terminal on the Ignition Control
Harness YELLOW WIRE. Connect the YELLOW WIRE to
the ignition coil (+) terminal. DO NOT allow any wire
except the YELLOW WIRE to make contact with the coil
(+) terminal.
• Crimp a spade receptacle terminal on the Ignition Control
Harness BLACK WIRE. Connect the BLACK WIRE to the
ignition coil (–) terminal.
• NOTE: Do not connect the GREEN WIRE of the Ignition
Control Harness to anything. Tape the end of the wire to
insulate it.
• Go to Step 3, page 11.
Connecting to Early Model GM HEI Systems (non-computer type)
using Adapter PART NO. 29043 and Harness PART NO. 29040 for
OEM magnetic pick-up. Refer to Figures 11 and 12 while
performing the following steps.
Connecting Adapter PART NO. 29043:
For coil-in-cap distributors only
• Disconnect the (RED or PINK) BAT PLUG/wire from the
distributor cap.
• Disconnect the tachometer wire from the TACH terminal
on the distributor cap.
• Disconnect the distributor plug from the distributor cap.
For coil-in-cap distributors and external coil
• Remove the distributor cap.
• Disconnect the pickup plug from the ignition module.
• Remove the ignition module, radio noise filter/capacitor
and distributor plug harness.
• Slide the Adapter ORANGE and YELLOW WIRES through
the grommet (supplied).
• Connect the Adapter ORANGE WIRE to the pickup plug’s
WHITE WIRE.
• Connect the Adapter YELLOW WIRE to the pickup plug’s
GREEN WIRE.
• Position the grommet into the slot on the edge of the
distributor housing. Use cable ties and 8-32 screws to
hold wires in place.
• Install the distributor cap.
Connecting the Harness PART NO. 29040:
• Connect the ACCEL 500+ Electronic Ignition Control’s
SMALL GREEN WIRE to the Harness RED WIRE.
• Connect the ACCEL 500+ Electronic Ignition Control’s
SMALL BLACK WIRE to the Harness BLACK WIRE.
• Connect the mating plug of the Harness to the mating
plug of the Adapter Part No. 29043 from the distributor.
Connecting the Ignition Control Harness:
• Route the Ignition Control Harness to the coil so that its
wires do not make contact with extreme heat, sharp
objects or moving devises such as fans, belts and
linkages.
• Crimp a spade terminal on the Ignition Control Harness
RED WIRE.
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