Installation Instructions
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1. are associated with noisy electrical systems from electrical defects such as worn alternator brushes corroded or oxidized electrical connections and similar electrical problems This device protects the UNILITE Ignition Module against voltage spikes INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Step 1 Disconnect the point trigger wire from the coil terminal Step 2 Locate the 1 cylinder s spark plug wire on the distributor cap See a service manual for these locations Mark the distributor cap and the distributor housing in line with 1 cylinder s spark plug wire position on the distributor cap Step 3 Turn the engine crankshaft in the direction of rotation until the timing mark lines up with the top dead center TDC mark on the timing tab See a service manual for these locations NOTE Removing the spark plugs may make it easier to turn the crankshaft Step 4 Remove the distributor cap from the distributor and lay it aside Do not remove the spark plug wires or coil wire The rotor blade should point to the mark made on the distributor housing from Step 2 If it is not turn the engine crankshaft in the direction of rotation one full turn repeating Step 3 until the timing mark lines up again with the TDC mark on the timing tab NOTE Once you are finished with Step 4 DO NOT turn the crankshaft until the UNILITE Conversion Kit and distributor is installed Step 12 Step 5 Note the direction the rotor is pointing Note the2. direction the vacuum chamber is pointing Remove the distributor hold down clamp and remove the distributor from the engine Step 6 Remove the rotor Disconnect the primary point wire Remove the primary wire and the grommet from the distributor Remove the breaker point and the condenser from the breaker plate Install the ground wire to the breaker plate using the condenser screw Step 7 Position the lower mounting plate with one countersunk hole against the breaker plate Align the countersunk hole over one existing breaker plate threaded hole Align one non threaded hole with the other breaker plate threaded hole Install one 8 32 x 3 8 flathead screw through the non threaded hole temporarily do not tighten to help in the alignment of the lower mounting plate onto the breaker plate Install one 8 32 x 1 4 flathead screw through the countersunk hole and tighten firmly into the breaker plate Remove the 8 32 x 3 8 flathead screw FEMALE CONNECTOR INDEX RIB Step 8 Position the upper mounting plate with its countersunk holes aligned with the holes in the lower mounting plate Install one 8 32 x 3 8 flathead screw through the non threaded hole in the lower mounting plate into the breaker plate Install one 8 32 x 1 4 flathead screw into the threaded hole in the lower mounting plate Make sure to tighten these screws firmly Step 9 Apply a thin coat of white silicone grease to the bottom of the UNILITE Module Install
3. the UNILITE Module onto the upper mounting plate with two 6 32 screws Make sure to tighten these screws firmly Step 10 The grommet has a flat on one flange Install the grommet in the hole in the distributor housing where the primary wire had previously fed through with the flat on one flange facing out and up Positioning the flat on one flange facing out and up allows adequate distributor cap clearance Slide the three wires from the UNILITE Module through the grommet to outside the distributor housing Step 11 Put the UNILITE Module s three wires in the female connector GREEN WIRE in hole 1 BROWN WIRE in hole 2 RED WIRE in hole 3 Plug the female connector into the distributor wire harness See Figure 1 Step 12 Install the rotor shutter Place the distributor in the engine with the rotor pointing in the same general direction as during removal of the distributor from Step 5 NOTE The distributor must be fully seated into the engine It may be necessary to turn the oil pump drive or turn the engine crankshaft in the direction of rotation two full turns until the timing mark lines up again with the TDC mark on the timing tab to allow the distributor to seat fully Step 13 Rotate the distributor housing until the rotor points to the mark on the distributor housing from Step 2 and the nearest slot on the rotor s shutter wheel is approximately in the center of the optics of the UNILITE Module This will gener
4. FORM 1263M REV F 01 01 Mallo y INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNILITE BREAKERLESS IGNITION CONVERSION KIT 1957 74 FORD MOTORCRAFT 8 CYLINDER SINGLE POINT DISTRIBUTORS PART NO 502 IMPORTANT Before starting the installation of the UNILITE Ignition System make sure that the vehicle is equipped with an ignition ballast resistor or loom resistance wire in the wire between the ignition switch and the coil terminal One easy way to find the ignition ballast resistor is to check the service manual for your vehicle You can test your stock ignition system voltage while the engine is at idle at the coil terminal If the measured voltage is within 1 volt of battery voltage an ignition ballast resistor must be installed in the wire from the ignition switch Example Vehicles with a Ford TFI or Delco HEI require adding an ignition ballast resistor in the wire from the ignition switch If you find your vehicle is not equipped with an ignition ballast resistor install a Mallory Ignition Ballast Resistor Part No 700 in series in the wire from the ignition switch Failure to use an ignition ballast resistor will result in the eventual destruction of the UNILITE Ignition Module Exception If your vehicle is equipped with a HYFIRE Electronic Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition control use ignition ballast resistors and wiring procedures as stated in the instructions for the particular ignition control NOTE This kit can be instal
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6. ally put timing close enough for starting purposes Put the distributor hold down clamp in place and tighten slightly leaving it lose enough to turn the distributor housing Step 14 Install the distributor cap NOTE The grommet was installed during step 10 The grommet has a flat on one flange When installed the flat on the flange of the grommet must face out and up to allow adequate distributor cap clearance The distributor cap may not sit properly on the distributor housing unless these details are followed exactly DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS WIRING PROCEDURE SEE FIGURES 3 AND 4 IMPORTANT Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with an ignition ballast resistor or loom resistance wire in the wire between the ignition switch and the coil terminal One easy way to find the ignition ballast resistor is to check the service manual for your vehicle In general all vehicles equipped with the Ford Motorcraft point ignition were equipped with an ignition ballast resistor If you find your vehicle is not equipped with an ignition ballast resistor install a Mallory Ignition Ballast Resistor scREWS 2 6 32 x 3 16 Part No 700 in series in the wire from the ignition switch Failure to use an ignition ballast resistor will result in the eventual UNILITE IGNITION MODULE gt destruction of the UNILITE Ignition Module Exception If your PART NO 605 vehicle is equipped with a HYFIRE Electronic I
7. gnition Control or similar aftermarket ignition control use ignition ballast resis tors and wiring procedures as stated in the instructions for the particular ignition control ROTOR SHUTTER WHEEL gt FLATHEAD SCREW 8 32 x 3 8 UPPER MOUNTING PLATE gt FLATHEAD SCREWS 2 NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a HYFIRE Electronic ee Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition control use ignition ballast resistors and wiring procedures as stated in the instruc tions for the particular ignition control ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS Tachometer operation Connect tachometer wire or wires as recommended by the actual tachometer manufacturer STARTING ENGINE CAUTION Be sure all tools wires and miscellaneous objects are clear of moving engine parts and extreme heat before starting the engine Step 1 Recheck all wires and connections to make sure they are correct Check and clean or replace spark plugs If replacing spark plugs use types recommended by the engine manufac turer Step 2 Connect a timing light Find the area with the best view of the timing marks Step 3 Start the engine If it fails to start rotate the distributor housing in small increments clockwise or counterclockwise until engine starts Do not exceed more than 10 degrees of distributor housing rotation in either direction Step 4 Set timing as recommended by engine manufacturer then tighten distributo
8. led in the distributor without removing the distributor from the engine if the distributor is easily accessible However removal of the distributor from the engine is recommended LIST OF PARTS 1 UNILITE Module Part No 605 1 Lower mounting plate 1 Rotor Shutter Wheel Part No 333 2 Screws 6 32 x 3 16 1 Distributor Wire Harness Part No 29349 2 Flathead screws 8 32 x 1 4 1 Female connector 1 Flathead screw 8 32 x 3 8 1 Upper mounting plate 1 Capsule white silicone grease 1 Grommet GENERAL INFORMATION IGNITION COILS ELECTRIC WIRING The UNILITE Ignition System is designed to work with most stock ignition coils and aftermarket high performance ignition coils For optimum performance use a Mallory PROMASTER Coil Part No 29440 or 29625 or Mallory Chrome Electronic Ignition Coil Part No 29216 SPARK PLUG WIRES To prevent false triggering and the possibility of premature ignition failures use suppression type spark plug wire We recommend spiral core ignition wire such as Mallory PRO SIDEWINDER Ignition Wire SPARK PLUG GAPS For street applications use your engine manufacturer s specifications For racing applications start with your engine manufacturer s specifications then experiment with and closely monitor various gaps to achieve maximum performance Unplug the distributor wire harness before welding on the vehicle OPTIONAL ACTIVE POWER FILTER PART NO 29351 Voltage spikes voltage transients power surges
9. r hold down clamp Make sure timing is still correct If timing has moved repeat this procedure LOWER MOUNTING PLATE gt DISTRIBUTOR TUNE UP PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NO DISTRIBUTOR CAP 217 ROTOR SHUTTER WHEEL 333 UNILITE MODULE 605 You must use suppressor coil wire NOTE When using the UNILITE distributor with a HYFIRE or other aftermarket amplifier box connect the distributor according to the amplifier box instructions j A PROMASTER coil is shown for illustration purposes When using a stock coil connect it in the same manner shown T i 1 TO IGNITION SWITCH OEM PRIMARY RESISTANCE WIRE Wz RED DISTRIBUTOR TYPICAL NJ BROWN GREEN DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK You mustuse suppressor coil wire NOTE When using the UNILITE distributor with a HYFIRE or other aftermarket amplifier box connect the distributor according to the amplifier box instructions J A PROMASTER coil is shown for illustration purposes When using l a stock coil connect it in the same manner shown TO IGNITION SWITCH MALLORY BALLAST RESISTOR PN 700 OR OEM BALLAST lt DISTRIBUTOR C TYPICAL DISTRIBUTOR on WIRE HARNESS GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK mf z MALLORY IS A DIVISION OF THE MR GASKET PERFORMANCE GROUP FORM 1263M GASKET 550 MALLORY WAY CARSON CITY NEVADA 89701 REV F 01 01
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