Mallory Ignition Mallory SPORT 6 ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONTROL 6862m_6863m - Manual

SPORT 6
ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONTROL
FORM 1662M 09/06
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Some SPORT 6 models include a single
stage RPM limiter. You can set various
settings using the switches that are located
in the end bracket. See Figure 1 of this
instruction form for more information about
the rev limiting and ignition retard features.
Battery
The SPORT 6 Ignition Control operates on
any negative ground, 12 volt electrical
system with a distributor. It will also work
with 16 volt batteries and can withstand a
momentary spike of 24 volts in case of jump
starts. This system delivers full voltage with
a supply of 10-18 volts, and operates with a
supply voltage as low as 8 volts. If your
application does not use an alternator, allow
at least 15 amp/hours for every half hour of
operation. If you crank the engine with the
same battery or other accessories, such as
an electric fuel or water pump, increase the
amp/hour rating.
Coils
For optimum performance with your SPORT 6
Ignition Control, we recommend a Mallory
PROMASTER® Coil P/N 29440 or 30440 or
30441 Mallory PROMASTER® E. For
continuous high rpm use, coil part numbers
29625, 30625 or 30626 can also be used.
You may also use most stock coils designed
for use with OEM electronic ignitions.
NOTE: Do not use Mallory’s PROMASTER®
Coil P/N 28880.
Tachometers
The yellow wire on the SPORT 6 Ignition
Control provides a trigger signal for
tachometers, shift lights, or other add-on
RPM activated devices. This wire produces
a 12 volts square wave signal with a 20%
duty cycle.
Some vehicles with factory tachometers may
require a tach adapter to work with the
SPORT 6 Ignition Control. If your GM vehicle
uses an inline filter, it may cause the tach to
drop to zero on acceleration. If this occurs,
bypass the filter. For more information on
tachometers, see page 5.
Spark Plugs
Using the correct spark plug and heat range
is important for optimum performance.
Because there are so many
variables to consider, we suggest starting
with your engine manufacturer’s spark plug
recommendation. From there, you can
experiment with small changes in plug gap
and heat range to obtain the best performance
from your engine. We also recommend
non-resistor spark plugs.
Foreign Vehicles
Because of modern fuel injection systems,
some foreign vehicles may require a
tachometer/fuel injection adapter to work
with the SPORT 6 Ignition Control.
NOTE: Do not install the SPORT 6 Ignition
Control in any vehicle that is originally
equipped with a CD ignition control.