PerTronix D175520 User Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

PerTronix, Inc. warrants to the original Purchaser of its Flame-Thrower distributor
that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship (normal wear
and tear excluded) for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase.
If within the period of the foregoing warranty PerTronix finds, after inspection, that
the product or any component thereof is defective, PerTronix will, at its option, repair
such products or component or replace them with identical or similar parts PROVIDED
that within such period Purchaser:

1. Promptly notifies PerTronix, in writing, of such defects.

2. Delivers the defective product or component to
PerTronix (Attn: Warranty) with proof of purchase date; and

3. Has installed and used the product in a normal and proper
manner, consistent with PerTronix printed instructions

THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE FURNISHING OF A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENT
OR COMPONENTS SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE REMEDY OF PURCHASER
AND THE SOLE LIABILITY OF PerTronix WHETHER ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT
OR FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND IN NO EVENT WILL PerTronix BE LIABLE FOR
MONEY DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL.

440 East Arrow Highway

San Dimas, CA 91773

909-599-5955

www.pertronix.com

InstallatIon InstructIons
for: rover v8 replacement
35Dlm8 DIstrIbutor

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before starting installation.1.
For 2. 12-volt negative ground systems only.

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL

Crank the engine until the first cylinder in the firing order is at TDC "Top Dead 1.
Center" on its compression stroke. The timing indicator should point to TDC or 0.
Remove the distributor cap, leaving the spark plug wires attached. Set the cap 2.
and wires out of the way. Make sure that the rotor is pointing towards the con­tact on the distributor cap for the first cylinder in the firing order.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.3.
Disconnect all wires and hoses attached to the distributor. 4.
Remove the distributor hold down bolt and clamp.5.
Remove the distributor by lifting up on the distributor housing while slightly turn-6.
ing the rotor.
Check the distributor gear for signs of excess wear, or potential problems.7.

DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION

Note: Original hold down clamp must be used with new Flame-Thrower
distributor. Hold down bracket must be free of paint and corrosion, this will insure
that a proper ground is made to the engine block.

Remove the 1. Flame-Thrower distributor cap.
Lubricate the distributor gear and distributor shaft with clean engine oil.2.
Turn the shaft so that when the distributor is placed into the engine, the rotor 3.
position matches that of the original distributor. As the distributor drops down,
the rotor will turn slightly as it engages with the camshaft gear. Adjust for this
rotation by turning the rotor a few degrees prior to the gear engagement. Several
attempts may be necessary to achieve the proper rotor position. Note: The
distributor flange will be flush with the engine block if the installation is done
properly.
Place the distributor cap onto the housing. 4.
Turn the housing so that the terminal, that represents the first cylinder in the 5.
firing order, lines up with the rotor.

Install the distributor hold down and tighten the hold down bolt slightly. Once the 6.
ignition timing is adjusted the hold down bolt should be tightened completely.

Install new distributor cap. Transfer the spark plug wires from the original cap to 7.
the new cap one by one to insure their proper location.
Locate the vacuum hose that was previously attached to the vacuum advance 8.
canister. Plug vacuum hose and reconnect once initial timing is set.

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WIRING

Connect factory wiring harness to the Ignition module. 1.
See Illustration for proper connections. 2.

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

Plug vacuum port to vacuum advance canister before setting initial timing.1.
Start the engine and set the initial timing.2.
Tighten the distributor hold down clamp.3.
Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum advance canister.4.