e-FIRE distributor with the rotor pointing
to your Number One plug terminal on the
cap. We recommend the Ford Service Manual
designated Number One as shown in A. If your
engine has a timing mark, crank the engine
until the pointer lines up with the mark on the
crank pulley on the compression stroke.
C)
Install the bolt, spring washer and clamp
(See B). Do not overtighten the bolt. Check
that the distributor flange sits flat on the
mounting surface.
D)
Connect the spark plug wires following the
correct firing order and cylinder positions (See
A). The distributor turns clockwise.
E)
12 volt negative ground e-FIRE distributors have
red and black low tension wires. Connect the
black wire to the negative ( - ) side of the ignition
coil. Connect the red wire to the positive ( + )
side of the ignition coil or other power source
controlled by the ignition switch (See C).
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F)
If your ignition has a primary circuit ballast
resistor or wire, connect the red wire to the
ignition switch side of the ballast resistor (See D).
If the position of the ballast resistor or wire is not
known, connect the red wire direct to the ignition
switch or to a switched live on the fuse box - on
the key side of the fuse.
G)
On a 6 volt positive ground model, remove the
ignition switch (power) wire from the negative
( - ) coil terminal and connect the black module
wire to the same negative terminal. Connect the
white wire to that ignition switch power wire. DO
NOT attach the white wire to the ignition coil.
(See E). Connect an insulated AWG 20 copper
stranded wire from the positive coil terminal
direct to a good quality chassis ground.
Note:
Most early Ford 6 volt positive ground coils were
ballast resisted. If possible connect the white module
wire to the switched ignition side of the resistor (often
located under the dashboard).
H)
Terminals are supplied. Use standard auto wire
- 20 gauge (1.5mm) 15 amp – to lengthen any
wires. Crimp tightly or solder (best) the joints and
insulate all connections. Do not pull on the wires
causing them to tighten inside the distributor
cap. The wires must allow movement of the
timing adjustment plate, yet not interfere with
any moving parts (See F).
WARNING:
DO NOT reverse the polarity of the wires from the
advice above. It will damage the ignition module
irreparably and void the warranty.
I)
12 volt negative ground e-FIRE distributors are
compatible with most Capacitor Discharge Ignition
units. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
connecting the black wire to the CDI unit as if
connecting your low tension wire. The red wire
is connected to the same switched power source
as the CDI unit. DO NOT connect the red wire to
the coil. 6 volt positive ground models are NOT
compatible with CDI units.
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