Mallory Ignition Mallory Promaster Distributor 8350m_8352m_8354m_8360m_8361m User Manual

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Take off the locknut and washer at the bottom of the

advance assembly at the bottom of the bushing pin.

• The bushing will slide off.
• Select the new bushing and install.
• Install the washer and locknut.

HOW TO SET UP THE MECHANICAL
ADVANCE LOCK OUT

1. Remove the springs, weights and the advance stop

bushing from the advance assembly.

2. Remove the roll-pin and gear at the bottom of the

distributor.

3. Lift the shaft at least two inches out of the housing, but

do not remove the shaft.

4. Turn the shaft 180º so the bushing pin slides into the

small hole on the advance plate.

5. Put the locknut and washer back onto the advance

ushing pin, which locks the advance in place.

6. Install the drive gear and roll-pin.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A HIGH PERFORMANCE IGNITION
SYSTEM WITH THIS DISTRIBUTOR, PLEASE REFER TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE IGNITION CONTROL
BOX. THIS DISTRIBUTOR HAS THE CORRECT COLOR CODE.

HOW TO SET UP THE VACUUM ADVANCE
LOCK OUT ON THE #8360M AND #8361M
DISTRIBUTORS

If you do not want to use the vacuum advance canister of
the has supplied a lockout mechanism.

1. Remove the two Allen head screws that hold the advance

canister.

2. Remove the snap ring that holds the magnetic pickup

assembly in place.

3. Gently lift up on the magnetic pickup plate and slide the

vacuum canister out.

4. Install the Lockout Plate in place of the canister. Install the

two retaining screws.

5. Install the supplied screw and washer through the

Lockout and tighten.

6. It is important to make sure the pickup plate is parallel

with the housing of the distributor. If it is cocked or
slanted, the paddles of the reluctor may contact the
pickup. Check the clearance by rotating the distributor
shaft. If necessary, use the supplied shims under the
Lockout hold-down to correctly position the pickup
plate.

NOTE: IF NO SHIMS WERE REQUIRED, USE ONE BENEATH THE
WASHER OF THE LOCK-OUT HOLD DOWN SCREW.

NOTE: DO NOT FORGET TO PLUG THE ORIGINAL VACUUM
ADVANCE HOSE.

HOW TO WIRE THE READY-TO-RUN #8360M
DISTRIBUTOR

Red lead to coil (+) positive

Orange lead to coil (-) negative

Black lead with the larger ring terminal to engine ground.

BUSHING SIZE