How do I adjust the timing on my electronic distributor?
Turn the ignition key to the RUN position and return to the distributor. Turn the distributor body COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the test lamp turns OFF. Turn the distributor another 10 to 20 degrees COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Now SLOWLY turn the distributor body CLOCKWISE… SLOWLY.
How do you replace a point on a Mopar ignition?
Connect the new brown wire. the loose brown wire from the new plug, and the two wires from the other side of the old resistor plug (blue and brown) together. That is 4 wires all connected into one. The old wire to the (+) side of the coil coil will now hang loose, just tape it off.
How do you hook up a powerspark ignition kit?
The Black wire must be connected to the coil (-) or ‘1’. Connect the Red wire to the coil positive (+) or ’15’ terminal. For testing purposes, no other wires should be attached to the coil terminals, except for the centre HT lead to the distributor cap. Check the condition of the cap and rotor arm (replacing them if possible for testing).
What does electronic ignition point conversion kit do?
The electronic technology also improves the dwell control to improve the spark output of the coil resulting in a hotter spark at the spark plug. Three different electronic ignition conversion kits are available, each with the ability to remove all of the mechanical variances and wear expected from breaker point systems.
What’s the best way to replace an ignition?
Step 1: Disconnect the battery: Remove the negative terminal on the battery. Set it aside or wrap it with a rag as to not make contact with any part of the body or chassis. Step 2: Remove the distributor cap and rotor. Unplug the ignition wire from the ignition coil to the center post of the distributor cap.
When did Chrysler replace points with electronic ignition?
To get the correct setting requires the use of a dwell meter. But still this setting can change after only a few hundred miles of driving. In 1973 Chrysler replaced the points type ignition with an “electronic” type.
When did the electronic ignition system come out?
At one point in time, points-type ignition was the pinnacle of ignition technology. Unfortunately, that was some fifty years ago and points have now become prehistoric. Chrysler debuted the electronic ignition system in 1972 and didn’t looked back.
Can a points ignition be replaced in a Mopar?
You can replace the points type ignition in your Mopar with the new improved electronic type. while the procedure is not a completely foolproof bolt in, it almost is. And you don’t need an Electronic Engineering degree to accomplish the basically simple procedure.
How to replace control box with electronic ignition?
The distributor…remove the hold down bolt, the cap , unplug it and lift it out. The wiring harness, which consists of the wires connecting the control box, the distributor, and the ballast resistor. Be sure to get everything. Be sure to get the mounting bolt for the dual ballast resistor as the screw from your single resistor will not fit.