Accel 2020 - Additional Connections and Engine Starting; Tachometer Connection; Engine Starting and Timing

ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS
Tachometer operation: Connect tachometer wire or wires as recommended by the
actual tachometer manufacturer.
NOTE: If an ACCEL 275+/300+ Electronic Ignition Control or any other aftermar-
ket ignition control is being used, connect the distributor wire harness accord-
ing to the instructions supplied with the ignition control.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION: Be sure all tools, wires and miscellaneous objects are clear of mov-
ing 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.
FIGURE 1
DISTRIBUTOR TUNE–UP PARTS PART NO.
DISTRIBUTOR CAP 120214
ROTOR/SHUTTER WHEEL 333
ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR MODULE 2005
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS 29349
RED
BROWN
GREEN
RED
BROWN
GREEN
INDEX RIB
FEMALE
CONNECTOR
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE
HARNESS
1
3
2
FIGURE 3
+
–
DISTRIBUTOR
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE
HARNESS
RED
BROWN
GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK
GREEN
TO IGNITION SWITCH
MUST USE
SUPRESSOR COIL
WIRE
IGNITION COIL
NOTE: ACCEL 8140 COIL IS SHOWN
FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES.
OEM PRIMARY
RESISTANCE WIRE
(
)
(
)
ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR WIRING DIAGRAM USING
12V IGNITION FEED AND AN ACCEL 140205, 8140,
OR 8140C
TO IGNITION SWITCH
12V
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
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE
HARNESS
RED
BROWN
GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK
GREEN
TO IGNITION SWITCH
MUST USE
SUPRESSOR COIL
WIRE
OEM PRIMARY
RESISTANCE WIRE
IGNITION COIL
ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR WIRING DIAGRAM USING
OEM PRIMARY RESISTANCE WIRE
ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR WIRING DIAGRAM USING
BALLAST RESISTOR
2 www.mrgasket.com
ACCEL IS A DIVISION OF THE MR. GASKET PERFORMANCE GROUP
10601 MEMPHIS AVE. #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144
216.688.8300 FAX 216.688.8306
FORM 1580A
1/04
Made in U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
+
–
DISTRIBUTOR
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE
HARNESS
RED
BROWN
GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK
GREEN
MUST USE
SUPRESSOR COIL
WIRE
WIRING DIAGRAM USING OEM PRIMARY RESISTANCE WIRE
IGNITION COIL
TO IGNITION SWITCH
RESISTOR
PART NO. 150001 OR
OEM BALLAST
ACCEL BALLAST
FIGURE 2