8360M Datasheet, PDF (2/2 Pages) Mallory performance club – PROMASTER® SERIES

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.
BUSHING SIZE
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.
28^O
25^O
21^O
18^O
3. Gently lift up on the magnetic pickup plate and slide
the vacuum canister out.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
MALLORY IS A DIVISION OF PRESTOLITE PERFORMANCE
10601 MEMPHIS AVE. #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144
216.688.8300 FAX [phone]
FORM INST85551M 12/09
Printed in U.S.A.
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