Mallory Ignition ACCEL P2030 User Manual

PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT

1 ACCEL Points Eliminator Module 1 Cable Tie
1 Rotor/Shutter Wheel 1 Capsule, Thermal Conductive
Grease
1 Distributor Wire Harness 2 Screws, 6-32 x 3/16
1 Female Connector 1 Grommet
1 Mounting Plate

GENERAL INFORMATION

Ignition Coils:

The ACCEL Points Eliminator Ignition System is designed to work with
most stock ignition coils and aftermarket high performance ignition
coils. For optimum performance in systems without an ACCEL
275+/300+ or similar ignition control, use one of ACCEL’s 4 specially
matched coils eliminates the need for a ballast resistor or a resistance
wire. These
coils are: 140305, 8140 or 8140C SuperStock Canister Coil, 140009 HD
E-core SuperCoil.

Spark Plug Wires:

To prevent false triggering and the possibility of premature ignition
failures, use suppression type spark plug wire. We recommend spiral
core ignition wire, such as ACCEL 8mm Spiral Core SuperStock, ACCEL

8.8mm Spiral Core, ACCEL 300+ RaceWire or ACCEL 8mm Extreme 900
Ignition wire. Do NOT use a copper core spark plug wire set with the
ACCEL Points Eliminator kit.

Spark Plug Gaps:

For street applications, use your engine manufacturer’s specifications.
For racing applications, start with your engine manufacturer’s
specifications, then experiment with and closely monitor various gaps to
achieve maximum performance.

Electric Welding:

Unplug the distributor wire harness before welding on the vehicle.

Optional Circuit Guard Mallory Part No. 29371:

Voltage spikes (voltage transients, power surges) are associated with
“noisy” electrical systems from electrical defects such as worn alternator
brushes, corroded or oxidized electrical connections and similar electrical
problems. Voltage spikes damage the ACCEL Points Eliminator Module.
Voltage spikes are clamped and regulated by the optional Circuit Guard
from damaging the ACCEL Points Eliminator Module.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Step 1

Disconnect the point trigger wire from the coil (–) terminal.

Step 2

Locate the spark plug wire on the distributor cap that the engine timing
is set from. See a service manual for these locations. Mark the
distributor housing, in line with this spark plug wire position on the
distributor cap.

Step 3

Turn the engine crankshaft until the timing mark lines up with the TDC
(top dead center) mark on the timing tab. See a service manual for
these locations.

NOTE: Removing the spark plugs may make it easier to turn the
crankshaft.

Step 4

Remove and set aside the distributor cap to allow clear access to
distributor. Do not remove plug wires from cap. If it is not necessary
to remove distributor from engine to install the ACCEL Points Eliminator,
remember rotor location so distributor can be reinstalled in engine with the
rotor pointing to the same location as when distributor was removed.

NOTE: Review Figure 1 for the parts that will be reused during this
conversion.

Step 5

Remove points, condenser, primary lead wire and rotor from distributor.

Step 6

Remove point plate assembly from distributor housing. This can be
done without removing vacuum diaphragm.

Step 7

With point plate assembly removed from distributor, disassemble upper
point plate from lower stationary base plate by removing spring clip
located beneath base plate. Use caution when gently removing the
spring clip to avoid spring clip distortion.

Step 8

(See Figure 1)

Reassemble plate assembly using new module adapter plate supplied.

Step 9

Reinstall new plate assembly into distributor housing the same as
original point plate.

Be sure vacuum diaphragm arm is properly connected to removable plate.

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POINTS ELIMINATOR

CONVERSION PART NO. 2030

IMPORTANT: Before installing the ACCEL Points Eliminator Ignition System, make sure that your vehicle is equipped with an ignition
ballast resistor (or loom resistance wire) in the wire between the ignition switch and the coil (+) terminal. One easy way to find the
ignition ballast resistor is to check the service manual for your vehicle. You can test your stock ignition system voltage while the engine
is at idle at the coil (+) terminal. If the measured voltage is within 1-volt of battery voltage, an ignition ballast resistor must be installed
in the wire from the ignition switch. In general, all vehicles equipped with the Prestolite point ignition were equipped with an ignition
ballast resistor. If you find your vehicle is not equipped with an ignition ballast resistor, install an ACCEL Ignition Ballast Resistor Part
No. 150001 in series in the wire from the ignition switch. Failure to use an ignition ballast resistor will result in the eventual destruction
of the ACCEL Points Eliminator Ignition Module.

Exceptions: 1) Using one of ACCEL’s 4 specially matched coils eliminate the need for a ballast resistor or a resistance wire. These coils

are: 140305, 8140 or 8140C SuperStock Canister Coil, 140009 HD E-core SuperCoil.

2) If your vehicle is equipped with an ACCEL 275+/300+ Electronic Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition control,
use the wiring specified for the particular controller, along with its matching coil, such as ACCEL’s 140019 SuperCoil.

NOTE: This kit can be installed in the distributor without removing the distributor from the engine if the distributor is easily
accessible. However, removal of the distributor from the engine is recommended.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FORM 1583A 03/04

ACCEL POINTS
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Step 10

Apply a thin coat of white thermal conductive grease to the bottom of
the ACCEL points Eliminator module. Install the ACCEL Points Eliminator
module using the two 6-32 screws supplied.

Step 11

(See Figure2)

Push supplied rubber grommet into hole inside distributor housing. Be
sure flat on flange of rubber grommet is on the outside of the distributor
housing facing upward. Push the three wires from the ACCEL Points
Eliminator Module through rubber grommet, to the outside of the
distributor housing. Mount connector pins into plastic terminal pin
housing supplied. Be sure wires are shoved in to pin housing as shown
in Figure 2. Shove pins into pin housing until a definite click is heard.

GREEN WIRE in hole #1
BROWN WIRE in hole #2
RED WIRE in hole #3

Plug the female connector into the distributor wire harness. See figure #2.

Step 12

Install rotor-shutter onto cam sleeve. Make sure that you press on the
top of the rotor and not the shutter assembly. Be sure it is seated all
the way down onto cam sleeve.

Step 13

If distributor was removed from engine, install back into engine with the
rotor pointing to the same location from which it was originally removed.

Step 14

Install the distributor cap onto distributor housing.

WIRING PROCEDURE

(See Figures 3, 4 and 5)

Step 1

Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with an ignition ballast resistor
(or loom resistance wire) in the wire between the ignition switch and
the coil (+) terminal. If you find your vehicle is not equipped with an
ignition ballast resistor, install an ACCEL Ignition Ballast Resistor Part
No. 150001 in series in the wire from the ignition switch. For optimum
performance in systems without an ACCEL 257+/300+ or similar
ignition control, use one of ACCEL 4 specially matched coils which
eliminates the need for a ballast resistor or a resistance wire. These
coils are: 140305, 8140 or 8140C SuperStock Canister Coil, 140009 HD
E-core SuperCoil.

Step 2

There are three wires coming from the distributor wire harness:

RED WIRE: Connect to the coil (+) terminal.
GREEN WIRE: Connect to the coil (–) terminal.
BROWN WIRE: Connect to engine block ground.

Clean away any grease, oil and paint from the mounting surface before
the connection is made.

NOTE: If an ACCEL 275+/300+ Electronic Ignition Control or any
other aftermarket ignition control is being used, connect the
distributor wire harness according to the instructions supplied
with the ignition control.

ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS

Tachometer operation: Connect tachometer wire or wires as
recommended by the actual tachometer manufacture.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION: Be sure all tools, wires and miscellaneous objects are
clear of moving engine parts and extreme heat before starting
the engine.

Recheck all wires and connections to make sure they are correct. Check
and clean, or replace spark plugs. If replacing spark plugs, use types
recommended by the engine manufacturer.

Step 1

Connect a timing light. Find the area with the best view of the timing marks.

Step 2

Start engine. If it fails to start, rotate the distributor in small increments
clockwise or counterclockwise until engine starts. Do not exceed more
than ten degrees of distributor housing rotation in either direction.

Step 3

Set timing as recommended by engine manufacturer, then tighten
distributor hold down clamp. Make sure timing is still correct. If timing
has moved, repeat this procedure.

Step 4

Re-connect the vacuum hose between the vacuum chamber and the
carburetor.

DISTRIBUTOR TUNE–UP PARTS PART NO.

DISTRIBUTOR CAP 120326
ROTOR – SHUTTER WHEEL 334
ACCEL Points Eliminator Module 2005
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS 29349

FIGURE 1