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MALLORY IGNITION

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FORM INST85551M 12/09

Printed in U.S.A.

MALLORY IS A DIVISION OF PRESTOLITE PERFORMANCE

10601 MEMPHIS AVE. #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144

216.688.8300 FAX 216.688.8306

ADVANCE BUSHINGS

There are 3 different advance bushings included in

the hardware package. The distributor comes with a

21º bushing already installed. If a different degree of

advance is desired, follow the procedures to change

the bushings.

HOW TO SET UP THE ADVANCE BUSHINGS

• Take off the locknut and washer at the bottom of the

advance assembly at the bottom of the bushing pin.

• The bushing will slide off.

• Select the new bushing and install.

• Install the washer and locknut.

HOW TO SET UP THE MECHANICAL

ADVANCE LOCK OUT

1. Remove the springs, weights and the advance stop

bushing from the advance assembly.

2. Remove the roll-pin and gear at the bottom of the

distributor.

3. Lift the shaft at least two inches out of the housing,

but do not remove the shaft.

4. Turn the shaft 180º so the bushing pin slides into the

small hole on the advance plate.

5. Put the locknut and washer back onto the advance

bushing pin, which locks the advance in place.

6. Install the drive gear and roll-pin.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A HIGH PERFORMANCE IGNITION

SYSTEM WITH THIS DISTRIBUTOR, PLEASE REFER TO THE

INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE IGNITION CONTROL

BOX. THIS DISTRIBUTOR HAS THE CORRECT COLOR CODE.

HOW TO SET UP THE VACUUM ADVANCE

LOCK OUT ON THE #8360M AND #8361M

DISTRIBUTORS

If you do not want to use the vacuum advance canister

of the has supplied a lockout mechanism.

1. Remove the two Allen head screws that hold the

advance canister.

2. Remove the snap ring that holds the magnetic pickup

assembly in place.

3. Gently lift up on the magnetic pickup plate and slide

the vacuum canister out.

4. Install the Lockout Plate in place of the canister.

Install the two retaining screws.

5. Install the supplied screw and washer through the

Lockout and tighten.

6. It is important to make sure the pickup plate is parallel

with the housing of the distributor. If it is cocked or

slanted, the paddles of the reluctor may contact the

pickup. Check the clearance by rotating the distributor

shaft. If necessary, use the supplied shims under the

Lockout hold-down to correctly position the pickup

plate.

NOTE: IF NO SHIMS WERE REQUIRED, USE ONE BENEATH THE

WASHER OF THE LOCK-OUT HOLD DOWN SCREW.

NOTE: DO NOT FORGET TO PLUG THE ORIGINAL VACUUM

ADVANCE HOSE.

HOW TO WIRE THE READY-TO-RUN #8360M

DISTRIBUTOR

Red lead to coil (+) positive

Orange lead to coil (-) negative

Black lead with the larger ring terminal to engine ground.

BUSHING SIZE

28

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25

O

21

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18

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