PerTronix Ignitor 1244A - Manual

12-Volt Negative Ground Installation Instructions
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CAUTION!!! Before installing, please read the following important information....
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12-Volt Negative Ground Installation Instructions
Page 1 of 4
CAUTION!!! Before installing, please read the following important information....
909-599-5955 www.pertronix.com
1. The Ignitor is designed for 12-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. Four & Six cylinder engines require a minimum of 3.0 ohms of primary resistance. Do not remove resistors if
the coil primary resistance is less than 3.0 ohms.
5. If your Ignition coil has the recommended primary resistance, remove or bypass all external resistors.
6. The Ignitor is compatible as a trigger for most electronic boxes.
12-Volt Negative Ground Installation Instructions
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For Part Number: 1244A
DISASSEMBLY
1. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
2. Remove the distributor cap, and rotor. Do not disconnect spark plug wires. Examine cap and rotor for wear or damage.
Replace as needed.
3. Rotor tension spring must be removed from distributor shaft in order to remove dust shield.
4. Disconnect the point wire from the negative (-) terminal of the coil.
5. Remove the point wire, point, 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.
6. Clean all dirt and excess oil from the breaker plate and point cam.
IGNITOR INSTALLATION
1. Determine the rotation of your distributor rotor. The Ignitor can be installed in clockwise or counter clockwise positions.
2. Install Ignitor plate using the screw hole stamped for the correct rotation. “CC” indicates the correct screw hole for
counter clockwise rotation. “C” indicates the correct screw hole for clockwise rotation.
3. Fasten the Ignitor plate to the distributor beginning with the correctly stamped screw hole. Two screws must be used.
4. Install grommet into hole in the side of the distributor body. The wire length inside the distributor can be adjusted by
gently pulling one wire at a time through the grommet. CAUTION: care must be taken to insure wires do not interfere
with moving parts.
5. Install magnet sleeve over distributor shaft, onto point cam. Rotate sleeve until a slight locating position is felt before
applying pressure. With sleeve lined up on point cam, press down firmly insuring sleeve is fully seated.
6. Module and magnet sleeve air gap is not adjustable.
7. Reinstall dust shield, rotor spring tension clip, and rotor.
NOTE: SOME APPLICATIONS REQUIRE THE
INSTALLATION OF THE DUST SHIELD TO INSTALL THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THE CENTER HOLE OF THE DUST
SHIELD MUST BE ENLARGED TO CLEAR THE MAGNET SLEEVE.
8. Install distributor cap. Make sure all spark plug wires are securely attached.
9. See Wiring Instructions.
Ignitor Installed in the Counter Clockwise
Position (CC)
(See arrows for clockwise installation.)
For CLOCKWISE (C)
ROTATING DISTRIBUTORS
Use mounting holes indicated
by the arrows.