Mallory Ignition 564R, 564L User Manual

FORM #1321 (REV. B) 8/99

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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MAGNETIC BREAKERLESS

CONVERSION KIT

FOR MALLORY DISTRIBUTOR S

IMPORTANT

This conversion kit must be used with an ignition ballast resistor (or loom
resistance wire) to prevent module failure. If your vehicle is not equipped
with a ballast resistor or loom resistance wire, Mallory Ballast Resistor (Part
No. 700) may be used.

APPLICATIONS

NOTE: These kits do not work with vacuum advance distributors.

Part No. 564-R Mallory 8 cylinder point distributors (automotive and marine) which use a

standard stack cap (Part No. 209 or 209D) and rotate clockwise (RH)

Part No. 564-L Mallory 8 cylinder point distributors (automotive and marine) which use a

standard stack cap (Part No. 209 or 209D) and rotate clockwise (LH)

NOTE: These kits will only work in distributors which use a YH advance mechanism. Look
for an H at the end of the part number located on a tag on the distributor bowl.

PARTS INCLUDE IN THIS KIT:

1 Sleeve/Plate Assembly
1 Magnetic Module
1 Rotor
1 Bag Hardware

INSTALLATION

Step 1

Remove the cap and rotor, then remove the
condensor.

Step 2

Remove the plastic insulators (see Figure 1).

Step 3

Loosen the 2 nuts that hold the cap clips/brackets in
place (see Figure 1). NOTE: To loosen the nuts on

a marine distributor, the aluminum pins in the
brackets may need to be cut in two and removed.
Replacement pins are provided.

Step 4

Remove the point plate assembly by lifting it out of
the housing (see Figure 1).

Step 5

See Figure 2.

Remove the advance springs. Remove the two E­clips. Remove the advance weights and bushings.

Step 6

Lift the sleeve and advance plate up and off the
distributor shaft.

NOTE: Between the distributor shaft drive plate and
the advance plate is a thrust washer. Sometimes
the thrust washer sticks to the bottom of the ad­vance plate during removal of the sleeve and
advance plate. Make sure you install the thrust
washer on the distributor shaft drive plate. A re­placement thrust washer is provided if your thrust
washer needs replacement.

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Step 7

Lubricate the distributor shaft and the top and bottom
of the thrust washer. A light coating of moly lube/
grease or similar lubricant is acceptable. Install the
reluctor sleeve and advance plate on the distributor
shaft. Install the felt pad into the top hole of the
reluctor sleeve.

Step 8

Install the advance weights and bushings. Install the
two E-clips. Install the advance springs.

Point Plate

FIGURE 1

Insulators

Step 9

See Figure 3.

Install the module assembly into the housing. Make
sure that the cut-out in the plate is directly below the
hole in the housing where the wires will exit.

Step 10

Tighten the two nuts that hold the cap clips/brackets
in place. This also secures the module plate.

Marine Distributors Only

Replace the cap clips using the new aluminum pins
provided.

Step 11

Install the wire grommet. Lubricate the wires with light
oil. Run the wires through the grommet and out of the
distributor housing.

Step 12

Put the three wires into the female connector:
GREEN WIRE in hole #1
BROWN WIRE in hole #2
RED WIRE in hole #3

FIGURE 2

YH ADVANCE

Cap Clip

Condensor

Nuts

Plug the female connector into the distributor wire
harness. See Figure 3.

Step 13

Connect the three wires of the wire harness to the
correct locations as indicated in Figures 5 and 6.

Step 14

Set the pickup gap (see Figure 4).

Step 15

If the distributor was removed from the engine,
reinstall. Install the cap, rotor, and plug wires. Static
time the engine. Start the engine and recheck the
timing.

Sleeve

Advance Spring

E-Clip

Advance Plate

LEFT HAND ROTATION RIGHT HAND ROTATION

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FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

Red

Brown

Green

FIGURE 5

TO SET MAGNETIC
PICKUP GAP:

FEMALE

CONNECTOR

INDEX RIB

Reluctor

Loosen the two
magnetic pickup nuts

DISTRIBUTOR

WIRE HARNESS

Red

Brown

Green

Set gap between .007" - .010" when a
tooth on the reluctor is pointing
directly at the center of the metal
pole on the magnetic pickup. Tighten
the magnetic pickup nuts.

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FIGURE 6

WIRING WITH BALLAST RESISTOR

ALL OTHER WIRES ORIGINALLY CONNECTED

TO THE COIL (+) TERMINAL

12V/IGNITION

SWITCH

DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS

PART NO. 29349

RED

IGNITION BALLAST

RESISTOR

IGNITION MODULE

FEMALE CONNECTOR

NOTE: The purpose of an ignition ballast resistor
between the ignition switch (12V) and the ignition coil
positive terminal is to restrict current flow through the
ignition coil. Failure to use an ignition ballast resistor
will eventually destroy the Ignition Module.

EXCEPTION: If your vehicle is equipped with a HYFIRE
Electronic Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition
control, use the wiring procedures stated in the
instructions included with the ignition control

FIGURE 7

IGNITION MODULE

FEMALE CONNECTOR

NOTE: The purpose of loom resistance wire between
the ignition switch (12V) and the ignition coil positive
terminal is to restrict current flow through the ignition
coil. Failure to use an ignition ballast resistor will
eventually destroy the Ignition Module.

EXCEPTION: If your vehicle is equipped with a HYFIRE
Electronic Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition
control, use the wiring procedures stated in the
instructions included with the ignition control.

WIRING WITH LOOM RESISTANCE WIRE

12V/IGNITION

SWITCH

DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS

PART NO. 29349

GROUND

ENGINE

GROUND

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ENGINE

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BROWN

To prevent false triggering and possible premature
ignition failure, you must use suppression type (carbon
core, spiral core, or radio suppression core) spark plug
wire.

DO NOT USE SOLID CORE (COPPER CORE OR
STAINLESS STEEL CORE) SPARK PLUG WIRE WITH
ANY ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM.

ALL OTHER WIRES ORIGINALLY CONNECTED

TO THE COIL (+) TERMINAL

BROWN

To prevent false triggering and possible premature
ignition failure, you must use suppression type (carbon
core, spiral core, or radio suppression core) spark plug
wire.

DO NOT USE SOLID CORE (COPPER CORE OR
STAINLESS STEEL CORE) SPARK PLUG WIRE WITH
ANY ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM.

GREEN

LOOM RESISTANCE WIRE

RED

GREEN

–

COIL

–

+

+

COIL

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FORM #1321

REV. B (8/99)

MADE IN U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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