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Accel ULTRA OPTI-SPARK II Installation Instructions Manual
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ULTRA OPTI-SPARK II DISTRIBUTOR P/N 59125ULTRA OPTI-SPARK II CAP& ROTOR KIT P/N 8136INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSGENERALFirst make sure your vehicle is equipped with anOpti-Spark II type (pin drive – with positive vent sys-tem) distributor. It is not necessary to remove thedistributor from the engine to determine if it is anOpti-Spark II or not. Simply look for the intake mani-fold vacuum hose line (13) and air intake hose line (9)running to the distributor. The older Opti-Spark I dis-tributors are not vented and do not have these hoseconnections. If the distributor is removed from theengine, the Opti-Spark II unit will have a non-splinedpin drive (12).NOTES ON INSTALLING NEWOPTI-SPARK II DISTRIBUTOR1. Refer to the vehicle service manual for instructionsto provide access to the Opti-Spark II distributor.2. Label and remove the spark plug and coil leadsfrom the distributor cap (2). Remove the air intakehose (9) from the distributor cap (2). Remove thevacuum line (13) from the distributor housing (8).Remove the harness connector (10) from thedistributor.3. Refer to the vehicle service manual for instructionsto remove the Opti-Spark II distributor.4. Once the old distributor is removed, make surethat both the old pin drive shaft seals (11) are stillin place on the pin drive shaft assembly (12) onthe back side of the distributor. If not, remove theseals from inside the end of the cam shaft.5. Refer to vehicle service manual to completeinstallation of the Opti-Spark II distributor.INSTALLING NEW OPTI-SPARK II CAP, ROTOR,AND COVER ASSEMBLY1. Refer to the vehicle service manual for instructionsto provide access to the Opti-Spark II distributor.2. Label and remove the spark plug and coil leadsfrom the distributor cap (2). Remove the air intakehose (9) from the distributor cap (2). Remove theharness connector (10) for the distributor.3. Remove the four distributor cap retaining screws(1) using a J39997 (E4 Reverse Torx) socket. Thissocket is available in the Kent Moore tool catalog.4. Remove the distributor cap (2).5. Remove the two rotor retaining screws (3) using aT-8 Torx socket and remove the rotor (4).6. Carefully remove the cover assembly (5). Do NOTpry the cover off from the center opening. Do NOTmake contact with the stainless steel slotted vanewheel (7) visible thought the center opening in the cover.7. There is a loose metal shield (6) behind the coverassembly (5) that may come off as well. It is meantto protect the stainless steel slotted vane wheel(7). Carefully clean the sealing surface on thedistributor housing (8). Do NOT make contact withthe stainless steel slotted vane wheel (7).8. Make sure the top and bottom seals arepositioned correctly on the new cover assembly(5). If necessary reposition the metal shield (6).Carefully install the new cover assembly (5) by firstaligning the two location pins on the back side ofthe cover assembly with the two holes in thedistributor housing (8). Making sure the metalshield (6) remains located properly as you installthe cover assembly (5). Make sure the coverassembly (5) is fully seated on the distributorhousing (8). Again Do NOT make contact with thestainless steel slotted vane wheel (7) visiblethought the center hole in the cover.9. Install the new rotor (4) by first aligning the locatorpin on the bottom of the rotor with the mating holein the distributor hub assembly. Install the twonew rotor retaining screws (3) and tighten to 6in/lbs to torque.10. Install the new distributor cap (2). Install the fournew distributor cap screws (1) and tighten to 24 in/lbs.11. Reinstall the spark plug and coil leads and thevacuum line onto the distributor cap. Reinstall theharness connector to the distributor.12. Refer to vehicle service manual to complete installation.ACCEL IGNITION 1 |
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