PerTronix IGNITOR 1244A Instructions

TROUBLESHOOTING/FAQ's
Q. THE ENGINE WILL NOT START.
A. Check all connections to ensure that they are tight and in the proper locations. Check the engine timing to ensure the
distributor was installed correctly. Make sure the firing order is correct on the cap.
B. Make sure the distributor's Red wire is getting full battery voltage with the key "ON" and while cranking. Jumping the
Red wire to battery positive is a quick test to assure the red wire is getting full voltage. For detailed voltage test steps
www.PerTronix.com Loaded voltage and ground test
please visit:
C. Be sure the distributor housing is getting a good ground back to battery negative. The resistance from distributor hous-
ing to battery negative should be less than 0.2 ohms.
D. Remove all other wires from the coil negative except the distributor's Black wire. Turn key "ON" and check the coil
positive for voltage. If the coil does not have voltage the coil was wired incorrectly. If, coil positive has voltage try starting
the engine. If, the engine starts then one of the wires removed from the coil negative terminal is shorted to ground.
Q. THE ENGINE STARTS BUT STOPS AFTER RUNNING. BUT WILL RESTART AFTER SOME TIME(COOLS DOWN)
HAS PASSED.
A. This type of problem can happen within minutes of startup or hours later. The most common reason is a voltage issue
to the distributor's Red wire. Please go to the loaded voltage test above and download the steps. Do the test on a cold
engine then again after the engine is at full operating temperature. The two voltage readings should be within a couple of
volts and never go below the minimum voltage. A large(3+volts) change in the voltage reading means a connection in the
ignition wire is poor or a resistor is in the ignition line.
B. Try another coil.
Q. HOW DO I CHECK A COIL'S PRIMARY RESISTANCE?
A. A digital VOM (volt/ohmmeter) will be needed. Almost all analog/needle style VOM will not work. Remove all wires
from the coil. Set the VOM to the lowest OHM scale. Attach leads from the VOM to the coil's (+)&(-) terminals. The meter
should display the primary resistance value of the coil. If no reading is displayed try a different scale setting on VOM. ALL
GOOD coils have primary resistance so, no reading normally means a defective coil.
Q. HOW CAN I RECEIVE ADDITIONAL HELP OR ALTERNATIVE WIRING DIAGRAMS?
A. Visit our knowledge base at www.pertronix.com Or call our Technicians (913) 808-2376 Mon-Fri 8AM-6:30PM CT
LIMITED WARRANTY
PerTronix, LLC. Warranty is to the original Purchaser that its Ignition products shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship (normal wear and tear excluded) for the following periods:
Ignitor, Ignitor II, Ignitor III – 30 months
Industrial Distributor – 90 days mechanical/30 months Ignitor
Flame-thrower coils – 90 days
Flame-Thrower HEI distributors – Limited 1 year
Flame-Thrower Billet and Cast distributors – 1 year Mechanical/30 months Ignitor module
Flame-Thrower Spark plug wire – Limited Lifetime
Ignition Boxes (second strike, Rev Limiter, & Digital HP) – Limited 1 year
All warranty periods start on the date of purchase
All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number issued to them before being re-
turned.To obtain an RMA number please contact PerTronix Technical Department at (913) 808-2376.
When returning, leave all wires at the length in which they have been installed. Include a copy of receipt,
detailed account of the problems experienced and RMA number. All warranties are to be returned prepaid
shipping and Pertronix will return the product prepaid.
If within the period of the foregoing warranty PerTronix finds after inspection, it was used in a normal/
proper manner, consistent with PerTronix instruction, and the product or any component thereof is defec-
tive.
PerTronix will, at its option, repair such products or components or replace them with identical or similar
parts.
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 LLC WHETHER ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT OR FOR NEG-
LIGENCE AND IN NO EVENT WILL PerTronix LLC BE LIABLE FOR MONEY DAMAGES WHETHER
DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL.
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INSTRUCTIONS for Part Number:
GENERAL INFORMATION
• IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before starting installation
• For 12-Volt NEGATIVE ground applications only. Maximum voltage 16V; Mini-
mum voltage 8V.
• WARNING: DO NOT USE WITH SOLID CORE SPARK PLUG
WIRES; RFI SUPPRESSION SPARK PLUG WIRES MUST BE USED
• INCORRECT wiring of Ignitor red & black wire OR leaving the key in the run
position without the engine running for an extended period can damage the unit.
• EIGHT cylinder engines require a MINIMUM of 1.5 ohms of primary resis-
tance. FOUR and SIX cylinder engines require a MINIMUM of 3.0 ohms of
primary resistance in the ignition circuit.
• An external resistor is not required when the coil has the minimum primary
resistance required for the application.
• The Ignitor can trigger most external ignition systems that can be triggered with
a square wave/points trigger. Spark plug gap can be opened .005" over stock.
PART LIST
• (1) Ignitor module mounted on plate
• (1) Magnet Sleeve
INSTALLATION
• Remove the cap, dust cover, and rotor from the distributor. Making sure to not
disconnect the spark plug wires from the cap. NOTE: Examine the cap and
rotor for wear or damage. Replace as needed.
• Disconnect the points wire from the negative terminal of the ignition coil. While
leaving all other wires connected to the coil.
• Determine the direction of the rotor turn and note it. This info will be used
during the install of Ignitor.
• Remove the points and condenser.
• Remove insulated stud from distributor housing by removing all the nuts.
• Clean all dirt, corrosion, and oil from point cam and mounting location of the
breaker plate.
• Place the Ignitor plate down onto the distributor breaker plate lining up the
Ignitor module over top the condenser cut out in the breaker plate. Note: The
notches on the outer rim of the ignitor plate are made to clear the dimples used
for the condenser.
• For a Clockwise rotating rotor turn the plate to line up the "C" holes line up
with the point screw holes. For a Counterclockwise rotating rotor turn the plate
to line up the "CC" holes line up with the point screw holes. Note: Sometimes
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1244A
• (2) 8-32" screws
• (2) #10 Ring terminals
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