FORM 1583A 03/04

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

POINTS ELIMINATOR
CONVERSION PART NO. 2030
IMPORTANT: Before installing the ACCEL Points Eliminator Ignition System, make sure that your vehicle is equipped with an ignition
ballast resistor (or loom resistance wire) in the wire between the ignition switch and the coil (+) terminal. One easy way to find the
ignition ballast resistor is to check the service manual for your vehicle. You can test your stock ignition system voltage while the engine
is at idle at the coil (+) terminal. If the measured voltage is within 1-volt of battery voltage, an ignition ballast resistor must be installed
in the wire from the ignition switch. In general, all vehicles equipped with the Prestolite point ignition were equipped with an ignition
ballast resistor. If you find your vehicle is not equipped with an ignition ballast resistor, install an ACCEL Ignition Ballast Resistor Part
No. 150001 in series in the wire from the ignition switch. Failure to use an ignition ballast resistor will result in the eventual destruction
of the ACCEL Points Eliminator Ignition Module.
Exceptions: 1) Using one of ACCEL’s 4 specially matched coils eliminate the need for a ballast resistor or a resistance wire. These coils
are: 140305, 8140 or 8140C SuperStock Canister Coil, 140009 HD E-core SuperCoil.
2) If your vehicle is equipped with an ACCEL 275+/300+ Electronic Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition control,
use the wiring specified for the particular controller, along with its matching coil, such as ACCEL’s 140019 SuperCoil.

NOTE: This kit can be installed in the distributor without removing the distributor from the engine if the distributor is easily
accessible. However, removal of the distributor from the engine is recommended.

PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT crankshaft.

1 ACCEL Points Eliminator Module 1 Cable Tie Step 4
1 Rotor/Shutter Wheel 1 Capsule, Thermal Conductive Grease Remove and set aside the distributor cap to allow clear access to
1 Distributor Wire Harness 2 Screws, 6-32 x 3/16 distributor. Do not remove plug wires from cap. If it is not necessary
1 Female Connector 1 Grommet to remove distributor from engine to install the ACCEL Points Eliminator,
1 Mounting Plate remember rotor location so distributor can be reinstalled in engine with
the rotor pointing to the same location as when distributor was removed.
NOTE: Review Figure 1 for the parts that will be reused during this
GENERAL INFORMATION conversion.
Ignition Coils: Step 5
The ACCEL Points Eliminator Ignition System is designed to work with Remove points, condenser, primary lead wire and rotor from distributor.
most stock ignition coils and aftermarket high performance ignition coils.
For optimum performance in systems without an ACCEL 275+/300+ or Step 6
similar ignition control, use one of ACCEL’s 4 specially matched coils Remove point plate assembly from distributor housing. This can be done
eliminates the need for a ballast resistor or a resistance wire. These without removing vacuum diaphragm.
coils are: 140305, 8140 or 8140C SuperStock Canister Coil, 140009 HD
Step 7
E-core SuperCoil.
With point plate assembly removed from distributor, disassemble upper
Spark Plug Wires: point plate from lower stationary base plate by removing spring clip
To prevent false triggering and the possibility of premature ignition located beneath base plate. Use caution when gently removing the
failures, use suppression type spark plug wire. We recommend spiral spring clip to avoid spring clip distortion.
core ignition wire, such as ACCEL 8mm Spiral Core SuperStock, ACCEL
Step 8 (See Figure 1)
8.8mm Spiral Core, ACCEL 300+ RaceWire or ACCEL 8mm Extreme 900
Reassemble plate assembly using new module adapter plate supplied.
Ignition wire. Do NOT use a copper core spark plug wire set with the
ACCEL Points Eliminator kit. Step 9
Reinstall new plate assembly into distributor housing the same as original
Spark Plug Gaps:
point plate.
For street applications, use your engine manufacturer’s specifications.
For racing applications, start with your engine manufacturer’s specifica- Be sure vacuum diaphragm arm is properly connected to removable
tions, then experiment with and closely monitor various gaps to achieve plate.
maximum performance.
Step 10
Electric Welding: Apply a thin coat of white thermal conductive grease to the bottom of
Unplug the distributor wire harness before welding on the vehicle. the ACCEL points Eliminator module. Install the ACCEL Points Eliminator
module using the two 6-32 screws supplied.
Optional Circuit Guard Mallory Part No. 29371:
Voltage spikes (voltage transients, power surges) are associated with Step 11 (See Figure2)
“noisy” electrical systems from electrical defects such as worn alternator Push supplied rubber grommet into hole inside distributor housing. Be
brushes, corroded or oxidized electrical connections and similar electrical sure flat on flange of rubber grommet is on the outside of the distributor
problems. Voltage spikes damage the ACCEL Points Eliminator Module. housing facing upward. Push the three wires from the ACCEL Points
Voltage spikes are clamped and regulated by the optional Circuit Guard Eliminator Module through rubber grommet, to the outside of the
from damaging the ACCEL Points Eliminator Module. distributor housing. Mount connector pins into plastic terminal pin
housing supplied. Be sure wires are shoved in to pin housing as shown
in Figure 2. Shove pins into pin housing until a definite click is heard.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
GREEN WIRE in hole #1
Step 1 BROWN WIRE in hole #2
Disconnect the point trigger wire from the coil (–) terminal. RED WIRE in hole #3
Step 2 Plug the female connector into the distributor wire harness. See figure #2.
Locate the spark plug wire on the distributor cap that the engine timing
Step 12
is set from. See a service manual for these locations. Mark the distributor
Install rotor-shutter onto cam sleeve. Make sure that you press on the
housing, in line with this spark plug wire position on the distributor cap.
top of the rotor and not the shutter assembly. Be sure it is seated all the
Step 3 way down onto cam sleeve.
Turn the engine crankshaft until the timing mark lines up with the TDC
Step 13
(top dead center) mark on the timing tab. See a service manual for
If distributor was removed from engine, install back into engine with the
these locations.
rotor pointing to the same location from which it was originally removed.
NOTE: Removing the spark plugs may make it easier to turn the
Step 14
Install the distributor cap onto distributor housing.

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WIRING PROCEDURE (See Figures 3, 4 and 5) ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS
Step 1 Tachometer operation: Connect tachometer wire or wires as recom-
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with an ignition ballast resistor mended by the actual tachometer manufacture.
(or loom resistance wire) in the wire between the ignition switch and the
coil (+) terminal. If you find your vehicle is not equipped with an ignition
ballast resistor, install an ACCEL Ignition Ballast Resistor Part No. 150001 STARTING THE ENGINE
in series in the wire from the ignition switch. For optimum performance in
systems without an ACCEL 257+/300+ or similar ignition control, use one CAUTION: Be sure all tools, wires and miscellaneous objects are
of ACCEL 4 specially matched coils which eliminates the need for a bal- clear of moving engine parts and extreme heat before starting
last resistor or a resistance wire. These coils are: 140305, 8140 or 8140C the engine.
SuperStock Canister Coil, 140009 HD E-core SuperCoil. Recheck all wires and connections to make sure they are correct. Check
Step 2 and clean, or replace spark plugs. If replacing spark plugs, use types
There are three wires coming from the distributor wire harness: recommended by the engine manufacturer.
RED WIRE: Connect to the coil (+) terminal. Step 1
GREEN WIRE: Connect to the coil (–) terminal. Connect a timing light. Find the area with the best view of the timing marks.
BROWN WIRE: Connect to engine block ground. Step 2
Clean away any grease, oil and paint from the mounting surface before Start engine. If it fails to start, rotate the distributor in small increments
the connection is made. clockwise or counterclockwise until engine starts. Do not exceed more
than ten degrees of distributor housing rotation in either direction.
NOTE: If an ACCEL 275+/300+ Electronic Ignition Control or any
other aftermarket ignition control is being used, connect the Step 3
distributor wire harness according to the instructions supplied Set timing as recommended by engine manufacturer, then tighten
with the ignition control. distributor hold down clamp. Make sure timing is still correct. If timing
has moved, repeat this procedure.
DISTRIBUTOR TUNE–UP PARTS PART NO. Step 4
DISTRIBUTOR CAP 120326 Re-connect the vacuum hose between the vacuum chamber and the
ROTOR – SHUTTER WHEEL 334 carburetor.
ACCEL Points Eliminator Module 2005
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE HARNESS 29349

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 4
ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR WIRING DIAGRAM USING
OEM PRIMARY RESISTANCE WIRE

MUST USE
ACCEL POINTS SUPRESSOR COIL
ELIMINATOR MODULE WIRE

IGNITION COIL
+ –

GREEN

OEM PRIMARY
RED RESISTANCE WIRE

BROWN
TO IGNITION SWITCH

DISTRIBUTOR WIRE
HARNESS
FIGURE 2 DISTRIBUTOR WIRE DISTRIBUTOR

FEMALE HARNESS
CONNECTOR

GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK

3 2 1

RED RED
BROWN BROWN
GREEN GREEN

INDEX RIB

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 5
ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR A 12V IGNITION FEED AND
AN ACCEL P/N 140305, 8140 OR 8140C SUPERSTOCK ACCEL POINTS ELIMINATOR WIRING DIAGRAM USING A
CANISTER COIL. BALLAST RESISTOR
MUST USE
SUPRESSOR COIL
WIRE MUST USE
SUPRESSOR COIL
WIRE

IGNITION COIL
IGNITION COIL
+ – + –
( ) ( ) NOTE: ACCEL 8140 COIL IS SHOWN
FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES.

ACCEL BALLAST
RESISTOR
PART NO. 150001 OR
OEM BALLAST

GREEN

GREEN

RED

RED

BROWN
TO IGNITION SWITCH

DISTRIBUTOR WIRE
BROWN HARNESS
TO IGNITION
TO IGNITION SWITCHSWITCH DISTRIBUTOR
12V
DISTRIBUTOR WIRE
HARNESS
DISTRIBUTOR
GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK

GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK

ACCEL IS A DIVISION OF THE MR. GASKET PERFORMANCE GROUP FORM 1583A

10601 MEMPHIS AVE #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144 03/04
216.688.8300 FAX 216.688.8306 Made in U.S.A.
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