PerTronix Ignitor 1183N6 - Manual

6-Volt Negative Ground Installation Instructions
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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. Eight cylinder engines require a minimum of 0.6 ohms of primary resistance. Do not remove resistors if the
coil primary resistance is less than 0.6 ohms.
5. If your Ignition coil has the recommended primary resistance, remove or bypass all external resistors.
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For Part Number: 1183N6
DISASSEMBLY
1. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
2. Remove distributor cap and rotor from distributor. Do not disconnect the spark plug wires from cap. Examine
parts for excessive wear. Replace as needed
3. Disconnect the point wire from the negative (-) terminal of the coil.
4. Remove the point wire, points, 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.
5. Clean all dirt and excess oil from the breaker plate and point cam.
IGNITOR INSTALLATION
1. Single Point Distributors only. (Dual Point Distributors Go To Step 2)
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Install the Ignitor adapter plate over the point pivot pin and over the eccentric screw (point adjustment
screw), rotate eccentric screw if necessary to properly align adapter plate to screw hole on breaker plate.
• For Clockwise distributors see figure A.
• For Counter Clockwise distributors see figure B.
• Use the provided screw to hold the plate in place.
• Install the Ignitor module onto the adapter plate. Use the provided screws to hold the module in place. Do
not over tighten.
• Vacuum advance distributors only: If the distributor ground wire was removed during the installation process
be sure it is re-attached securely.
NOTE: If the ground wire is missing, one needs to be installed and attached
from the point breaker plate to the distributor housing.
• Go to step 3.
FIGURE A
FIGURE B