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 E-Spark

outside the distributor housing.

Step 11

(See Figure 2)

Put the E-Spark

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 2.

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 E-Spark

TM

Module. This will generally put timing close enough for starting purposes.

Put the distributor hold down clamp in place and tighten slightly, leaving

it loose 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.

WIRING PROCEDURE

(See Figures 3, 4 and 5)

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

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

E-Spark

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use ignition ballast resistors and wiring procedures as stated in the

instructions for the particular ignition control.

Control or similar aftermarket ignition control, use ignition ballast

resistors and wiring procedures as stated in the instructions for the

particular ignition control.

ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS

Tachometer operation: Connect tachometer wire or wires as recom-

mended 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 manufacturer.

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

distributor hold down clamp. Make sure timing is still correct. If timing has

moved, repeat this procedure. Re-connect vacuum line.

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MALLORY IGNITION

2

DISTRIBUTOR TUNE–UP PARTS

PART NO.

DISTRIBUTOR CAP

217

ROTOR/SHUTTER WHEEL

333

E-Spark™ MODULE

6100M

FIGURE 1

E-SPARK IGNITION MODULE

(PART NO. 6100M)