1 Do not apply power until the installation is
complete.
2 Do not apply power unless both spark plugs are
connected.
Do not test for spark with one or both plugs
disconnected.
Do not disconnect battery with engine running.
Ensure that the battery cable connections are secure.
Do not leave the ignition on when engine is not
running.
Failure to follow these cautions may damage the system
and render it inoperative.
It is recommended that the advance rod and centrifugal
unit be serviced prior to installing this system.
Remove the gas tank.
Remove the two ignition coils and condensers in a ‘71
to ‘79 model.
Disconnect the plug from the TCI on a ’80 to ’84
model.
Install the MikesXS #17-6803 coil or #17-6822, or use
the stock coil on ’80 to ’83 models.
Connect the Red/White wire from the wiring harness
(switched battery) to its original or positive terminal on
the coil.
Remove the points cam, points plate, points, condenser
and wiring.
Install the PAMCO replacement plate with the two hold
down screws.
Route the wiring harness from the replacement plate to
coil.
Connect the wires from the harness :
Red wire to battery connection on coil. (Red / White
wire)
Green wire to the other or negative coil terminal
No other wires should be connected to the green wire
terminal.
Black wire to a good frame ground.
Note: You must ground the black wire to a good frame
ground. The ground on the plate is not reliable while
setting the timing.
The coil terminals are not marked. Either terminal can be
positive or negative.
Install the "rotor" on the advance rod
shaft.
Install the large washer and low profile nut with the
lock washer.
Hold the rotor firmly to the right (clockwise) when
tightening the nut on the shaft.
Hold the nut on the advance mechanism firmly when
tightening the nut on the "rotor".
Remove the access cover to the alternator.
Reinstall the gas tank and proceed as follows to set
the timing. A strobe type timing light is required to set
the timing.
Loosen the hold down screws on the plate.
Rotate the plate to position the hold down screws at
the mid point of the upper slot.
Tighten the upper hold down screw.
Connect the timing light. Note that with a dual output
coil, some timing lights may be erratic due to the fact that
there are opposite "polarities" in the plug wires.
If the timing light is erratic, then clip on to the opposite
plug.
Start the engine and immediately shine the beam on the
timing mark on the alternator rotor.
The strobe should illuminate the timing mark when it
is between the two marks labeled "F".
If necessary, loosen the hold down screw on the plate
and rotate the plate clockwise to advance the timing and
counter clockwise to retard the timing.
Tighten both hold down screws securing the plate.
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