585 Datasheet, PDF (5/12 Pages) Mallory performance club – IGNITION CONTROL

CHECKING FOR SPARK
If triggering the ignition with the white wire:
(See Figure 6)
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the coil wire from the distributor cap and set the terminal
approximately 1/4" from engine ground, such as the intake manifold.
3. Disconnect the HYFIRE^® V Ignition Control white wire from the
distributor’s points or ignition amplifier.
3. Disconnect the HYFIRE^® V Ignition Control magnetic pickup wires
from the distributor.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not crank the engine.
5. With a small jumper wire, short the HYFIRE^® V Ignition Control
green and violet magnetic pickup wires together. Each time you
break this short, a spark should jump from the coil wire to ground.
If spark is present, the ignition is working properly. If there is no
spark skip to Step 6 below.
6. If there is no spark.
4. Turn the ignition to the “ON” position. Do not crank the engine.
A. Inspect all of the wiring.
5. Tap the white wire to ground several times. Each time you pull the
wire from ground, a spark should jump from the coil wire to ground.
If spark is present, the ignition is working properly. If there is no
spark, skip to Step 6 below.
If Triggering With the Magnetic Pickup:
(See Figure 7)
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the coil wire from the distributor cap and set the terminal
approximately 1/4" from engine ground, such as the intake manifold.
B. Substitute another coil and repeat the test. If there is now spark,
the coil is at fault.
C. If there is still no spark, check to make sure there is 12 volts on
the small red wire from the HYFIRE^® V Ignition Control when
the key is in the ON position. If 12 volts is not present, find
another switched 12 volts source and repeat the test.
D. If, after following the test procedures and inspecting all of the
wiring, there is still no spark, the HYFIRE^® V Ignition Control is
probably in need of repair. See the Warranty and Service sec-
tion for information.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
WHITE
WIRE
TO GROUND
JUMPER WIRE
GREEN
VIOLET
The illustrations on the following pages show the
best way to install the HYFIRE^® V Ignition Control
on various applications. If you have any problems
or questions while installing this device on your
vehicle, contact the Mallory Technical Service
Department at [phone], 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pacific time, or email [e-mail].
MALLORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT [phone] [e-mail]
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