Mallory Unilite Distributor, Installation in 914 2.0L questions.... |
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Mallory Unilite Distributor, Installation in 914 2.0L questions.... |
Joseph Mills |
Mar 17 2003, 05:01 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
Just a few questions. Waiting to receive this distributor. It is replacing a 009 and will be used with a Bosch blue coil and an MSD-5 electronic ignition (no rev-limiter). Any advantage gained by upgrading the coil or will it work just fine?
I know the unit is much larger than my 009. Anything special I need to be aware of for installation of the Mallory in a T4 engine (adaptors, clearance)? Is a "ballast resistor" required for this combination? If so, exactly what is a ballast resistor and what does it do? This will be my first time swapping out a distributor, so any info is appreciated. Joseph 75 2.0L AX bound |
Brad Roberts |
Mar 17 2003, 08:02 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Hey Joseph.
I just installed a MSD dizzy which had about the same cap size as the Mallory. I had to take a soft face hammer to the engine tin so the number 3 plug wire would go on. Its a tight fit, but I easily adjusted the timing today and had NO issues with turning the dizzy. You can see in my pic where I marked it with the spot that needed room. B |
Brad Roberts |
Mar 17 2003, 08:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
NOW.
I smacked the tin because I needed the dizzy at TDC. The pic above is with 30deg dialed in. Here is complete shot. B |
campbellcj |
Mar 17 2003, 08:23 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Don't forget you will most likely need the "remote pressure sender" if you're running a VDO oil pressure gauge.
I think we already discussed that in an earlier thread. Pretty sure that's what the hose going across B's pic is. |
Joseph Mills |
Mar 17 2003, 10:06 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
Brad-
Thanks for the detailed pics. I had no idea it might require such a modification.....I'll have my hammer on standby. Chris- I just have what appears to be the stock (tiny) sending unit but plan to switch to pressure/temp gages later. Still wondering about the "ballast resistor" if anyone has experience with it. A guy with the same distributor said he had to use one on his mustang??? Thanks. |
Zeke |
Mar 17 2003, 10:12 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
The main purpose of a ballast resistor is to reduce the votage to a set of points, thus making them last longer. With the unilite, that is not a concern. Instructions should point this out.
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Brad Roberts |
Mar 17 2003, 10:37 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I agree with Milt.
Now here is exactly why you dont need the ballast: The Bosch Blue coil has one built in. Your Mallory dizzy wont need one. I hope you didnt buy the Mallory dual point... Thanks Chris... You will HAVE to have the remote oil pressure sending unit. I use the dual pole variety. One pole for the idiot light and the other for the gauge. B |
Lawrence |
Mar 18 2003, 09:19 AM
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Okay.. since the topic has moved to ballast resistors...
Why does my 914/6 tach need one? It seems like just another piece destined to fail. -Rusty |
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