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HI-6 CD IGNITION
WITH REV LIMITER AND TIMING RETARD
Part Numbers 6000-6400, 6000-6420, 6000-6421, 6000-6422,
6000-6423, 6000-6424, 6000-6425, 6000-6466
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Figure 1. HI-6 Wire Identification
CYLINDER SELECT (BLUE)
F E D CB A
POINTS (WHITE) COIL - (BLACK)
MAG + (VIOLET) COIL + (ORANGE)
MAGNETIC MAG - (GREEN)
TRIGGER
TACH (GREEN)
NOTE:
Basic HI-6 units do not include BAT +
weather pack connectors on (HEAVY RED)
wire harness. GROUND
(HEAVY BLACK)
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plugs are required for all street appli- applications. Soldering can make
DIAGNOSTICS cations unless recommended other- wires brittle near the solder joint.
When the ignition switch is wise by vehicle manufacturer. Make sure all terminals are
turned on, the HI-6 completes an Recommended plug gap is .045" for clean and free of corrosion. Scrape
internal diagnostic check and lights normally aspirated engines used for off paint, dirt, and grease when mak-
up the status LED. When the engine off-road racing. ing connections to chassis ground.
is cranked, the status LED will rapid-
ly blink to indicate that a valid trigger CAUTION: Use only low POWER AND GROUND
signal is being received. resistance spark plug Heavy Red Connect to Battery+ or
If certain failure modes occur, wires such as Crane battery cable at starter solenoid. Use
the HI-6 will shut off (engine stops FireWire. 3/8" ring terminal supplied.
running) and the status LED will con-
tinuously blink a diagnostic code, Heavy Black Connect to chassis
similar to a check engine light. The ground. Scrape off paint to insure
LED will blink a number of times fol- MOUNTING THE HI-6 good contact. Use 3/8" ring terminal.
lowed by a 2 second pause. The Preferred mounting location for Do not lengthen this wire.
number of blinks indicates the fault the HI-6 is within the passenger
mode. Refer to the troubleshoooting compartment. If the HI-6 is mounted CAUTION: If the
section starting on page 18. within the engine compartment, heavy red wire must be
make sure that the mounting loca- extended, use 10 or 12
COIL COMPATIBILITY tion is away from exhaust system
gauge copper wire and
heat, protected from water splash,
Most O.E. (original equipment)
and has good airflow for cooling.
read the filter capacitor
coils are compatible with the HI-6.
Orient the cable exit downward so note on page 20.
We recommend the Crane Cams
PS91 or LX91 for street performance that moisture can drain out.
and the PS92 or LX92 for profes- When you have picked a mount-
ing location, make sure that the wire
COIL CABLE
sional racing use. The PS92/LX92
are capable of continuous operation harness will reach and that the rev Orange Connect to Coil+. Remove
at 8,500 RPM and 85 degrees C limit switches are accessible. Use all other wires from Coil+ terminal.
(185 degree F) ambient tempera- the sheet metal screws provided in
Black Connect to Coil-. Remove all
ture. A detailed coil compatibility the parts bag to mount the unit.
other wires from Coil- terminal.
chart is given on page 24. Rubber shock mounts are recom-
mended for racing.
CAUTION: Route coil
WARNING: High voltage is
BASIC HOOKUP cable away from all
present at the coil primary
other wires, especially
and secondary terminals. This section provides generic
the trigger inputs.
Do not touch the coil while hookup information that can be used
the engine is running. Do for applications not specifically refer-
not connect any test
enced in the Applications Index.
A parts bag with hardware and
IGNITION SWITCH
equipment to the coil. electrical terminals is provided for Red Connect to switched +12 volts.
your convenience. You will require Usually this will connect to the O.E.
common hand tools including a wire that was removed from Coil+. If
SPARK PLUGS AND proper wire stripping and crimping the O.E. wiring to Coil+ included a
WIRES tool. Do not attempt to use pliers to ballast resistor, the resistor does not
Do not use solid core wire, as crimp terminals. All connections have to be removed.
this can generate electrical noise must be made with stranded copper
that may interfere with the HI-6 or wire. Crimp terminals are recom- CYLINDER SELECT
other on-board computer and radio mended over soldering for most
Blue Refer to Figure 4:
equipment. Do not use high resis-
tance carbon wire, as this may burn Note that some HI-6 ver- 8 cyl: Do not connect. Tape up
out from the high energy levels. sions use a wire harness wire.
Optimum wire resistance is 300-800 with mating Weather 6 cyl: Connect to ground with 1/4"
ohms per foot. Pack connectors that are ring terminal.
For optimum performance in not shown for clarity in 4 cyl: Connect to red ignition
switch wire with 3M splice
racing applications use only non- the hookup drawings.
resistor spark plugs. Resistor spark found in parts bag.
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Figure 2. Basic Points or Computer Control Hookup
START
O. E. WIRE THAT WAS
REMOVED FROM COIL +
IGNITION RUN
SWITCH SEE
NOTE 1
BALLAST
M
+12V RESISTOR
F
+ (not always used)
12 VOLT
BATTERY HEAVY RED THIN RED
BAT + IGNITION
ORANGE BLACK
F
COIL
F
COIL +
+
COIL CONNECTIONS
MADE WITH TWO
COIL 45 MALE TERMINALS HI-6
WHITE
AND TWO 1/4" FEMALE
POINTS
QUICK DISCONNECTS SEE
NOTE 1 TRIGGER
SOURCE
M
F
O. E.
HEAVY BLACK ELECTRONIC
CHASSIS GROUND IGNITION
NOTES:
MODULE
1. Connections to O.E. wire that were
removed from Coil and Coil + are O. E. WIRE
made with two sets of 1/4" THAT WAS OR
male -female quick disconnects. REMOVED
FROM
2. Refer to Figure 4 in for tach, cylinder COIL
select and stage limit hookup.
BREAKER
3. O.E. ballast resistor is not required, CUT WIRE POINTS
but can be left connected. AND REMOVE
CONDENSER CONDENSER
4. Any condenser at points, O.E. module, IF NECESSARY
or coil must be disconnected and removed.
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Figure 3. Basic Magnetic Trigger Hookup
START
O. E. WIRE THAT WAS
REMOVED FROM COIL +
IGNITION RUN
SWITCH
1/4" MALE-FEMALE
BALLAST QUICK DISCONNECTS
M
+12V RESISTOR
F
+ (not always used)
12 VOLT
BATTERY HEAVY RED THIN RED
BAT + IGNITION
COIL
CABLE
HI-6
ORANGE BLACK
F
COIL
F
COIL +
+
COIL CONNECTIONS
MADE WITH TWO
45 MALE TERMINALS
AND TWO 1/4" FEMALE
COIL QUICK DISCONNECTS
WHITE
POINTS
TAPE UP
NOTES: HEAVY
BLACK CHASSIS
MAGNETIC GROUND
1. Refer to Figure 4 in for tach, cylinder
select and stage limit hookup. TRIGGER
CABLE
2. O.E. ballast resistor is not required,
but can be left connected.
VIOLET F M ORANGE
3. Any condenser at coil must be MAG +
disconnected and removed.
1/4" MALE-FEMALE
4. Additional quick disconnects are QUICK DISCONNECTS
provided in parts bag to allow easy
reconnection of O.E. wires if HI-6
unit is removed. PURPLE
GREEN F M MAGNETIC
MAG - PICKUP DISTRIBUTOR
5. Use 3/8" ring terminals for battery
(FORD COLOR CODES SHOWN)
and ground connections. 3/16" MALE-FEMALE
QUICK DISCONNECTS
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Figure 4. Tach and Cylinder Select Hookup
3M WIRE SPLICE
+12V THIN RED
FROM
IGNITION +
IGNITION
SWITCH
4 CYLINDER
CONNECT TO
+12V
8 CYLINDER
TAPE UP BLUE
CYLINDER
6 CYLINDER SELECT
CONNECT TO
GROUND
1/4" MALE-FEMALE
QUICK DISCONNECTS
RPMX100 F M
GREEN
TACH
TACHOMETER YELLOW / WHITE
STAGE LIMIT
+12V
NORMALLY OPEN
STAGE LIMIT SWITCH LINE LOCK
OR
TRANSMISSION
INSTALL SUPPLIED SURGE BRAKE SOLENOID
ABSORBER IF SOLENOID VALVE
VALVE IS USED
GROUND
(REFER TO PAGE 20)
STAGE LIMIT INPUT For single rev limit HI-6 ver- activated systems that require a 12
sions, you can connect the stage volt tach signal to this wire. Some
Yellow/White Yellow wire with thin input directly to the thin red ignition tachs may require an adapter. Refer
white stripe. Refer to Figure 4. wire with a 3M wire splice to perma- to the Tach Hookup section on page
Connect to a normally open switch nently activate the rev limit. 18 for details.
as shown. When the switch is
closed and +12V is applied to the
input, the stage rev limit is active.
RETARD INPUT TRIGGER INPUTS
The magnetic trigger cable is
Brown/White Brown wire with thin
used for all magnetic pickup distribu-
CAUTION: If the stage white stripe. Unless you are con-
tors and crank trigger systems. The
necting the optional TRC-2 acces-
limit switch also activates white "points" trigger wire is used for
sory (see page 21), tape up this
a line lock or transmis- wire.
triggering from ignition modules and
sion brake solenoid, you points. Twisted pair type cable is
must install the supplied TACH OUTPUT
used for the magnetic trigger cable
surge absorber as to prevent electrical noise. Either the
shown. Read the stage Green Refer to Figure 4. Connect magnetic trigger or "points" trigger
input will be used. Do not connect
input noise suppression to tachometer using 1/4 male and
both. Refer to Figures 2 and 3.
note on page 20. female quick disconnects. Connect
electronic fuel injections and RPM
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POINTS/MODULE
HOOKUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC
TRIGGER INPUT APPLICATIONS
White Connect to output of O.E.
electronic ignition module or points. LATE MODEL 3. Remove O.E. wire(s) from Coil-
Usually this will connect to one of the VEHICLES WITH O.E. terminal. Tie all these wires
O.E. wires that were removed from ELECTRONIC IGNITION together and connect them to the
the Coil- terminal. Tape up if using Use this hookup for most late white trigger wire from the HI-6.
magnetic trigger. model vehicles with O.E. electronic 4. Tach and fuel injection. In some
ignition. The only exceptions are GM cases, the trigger wires for tach
MAGNETIC TRIGGER vehicles with 4 or 5 pin HEI modules and fuel injection will be connect-
CABLE (typically 1974-1980 model years ed to the O.E. module output
and distributor with vacuum somewhere within the vehicle
Violet Connect to Mag+ advance). GM HEI systems with vac- wire harness and will not be
Green Connect to Mag- uum advance require triggering the brought out to Coil- as separate
HI-6 directly from the magnetic pick- wires. Usually these systems will
Correct polarity of the magnetic up. Refer to the Magnetic Triggered
trigger is important. Magnetic pickup continue to function properly if left
Systems section further on.
distributor: the reluctor tooth should connected as is. In this case, just
The HI-6 will be triggered from the
be lined up with the center pole piece output of the O.E. electronic ignition tape up the green tach output wire
when the coil fires. Crank trigger: the module, using the white "points" trig- from the HI-6. If the tach or fuel
magnet or lug should be centered on ger input wire. Before starting, injection doesn't work, read the
the pickup. Both systems should remove and identify all O.E. wires to sections on Tach Hookup and
remain that way throughout the RPM the ignition coil. Most applications will Fuel Injection on page 18. You
range. Use the color code chart require cutting and terminating the may require a tach adapter or uni-
below for reference, but double check coil primary wires. Use the hookups versal trigger adapter.
with a timing light. If timing appears shown in Figures 5, 6 and 9 for com- 5. Some O.E. systems may have a
off by more than 10 degrees after mon Ford and GM applications. Refer condenser at the coil or near the
installing the HI-6, the magnetic pick- to Figure 2 for all other applications. ignition module. Disconnect and
up polarity is most likely reversed. Hookup is as follows:
remove the condenser.
1. Connect HI-6 power and ground
6. Connect the HI-6 coil wires.
wires. Connect
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IMPORTANT!
Figure 5. GM HEI with Coil-In-Cap Hookup Distributor
FOLLOW SEQUENCE
without Vacuum Advance Mechanism
FOR WIRES
1/4" FEMALE
QUICK
DISCONNECTS
ORANGE
COIL +
MAGNETIC TRIGGER CABLE
BLACK CUT SHORT AND TAPE UP
COIL -
COIL
CABLE
12" BLACK
JUMPER WIRE
HI-6
GREEN
TACH
GM TACH WIRE
THIN RED
WHITE IGNITION
POINTS USE 1/4" MALE
TERMINALS
GM HEAVY
RED OR PINK
IGNITION SWITCH
USE 1/4" MALE WIRE
TERMINALS
NOTE:
HI-6 battery and ground connections
not shown for clarity.
WARNING:
GM COIL MUST BE GROUNDED
WITH BLACK JUMPER WIRE
TO BROWN AS SHOWN.
GM BLACK
MODULE PINK
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Figure 6. GM HEI with External Coil Hookup Distributor
without Vacuum Advance Mechanism
NOTES:
1. HI-6 battery and ground connections
not shown for clarity.
1/4" MALE
TERMINALS 2. In most cases tach is wired to GM Coil
Connector and will continue to function.
JUMPER
WIRES MAGNETIC TRIGGER CABLE
COIL ACROSS
CUT SHORT AND TAPE UP
CONNECTOR AS SHOWN
WHITE
POINTS THIN RED
IGNITION
COIL ORANGE
CABLE COIL +
1/4" FEMALE
QUICK
BLACK DISCONNECTS
THIN RED IGNITION COIL -
F
CUT GM HARNESS AT COIL F
WHITE POINTS
PLUGS. USE SIX SETS OF
COIL CABLE 1/4" MALE-FEMALE QUICK
M
BLACK DISCONNECTS.
F
COIL
INSTALL JUMPERS
PI
N
ORANGE AS SHOWN.
K
IG
COIL +
N
IT
M
TO
IO
F F
F
HI-6 M M
W AC
SAME
H H
TO
T
IT
AS PINK
E
COIL
M
1/4" MALE
M
QUICK DISCONNECTS
INSTALLED TO ALLOW F
RECONNECTION OF O.E. PINK
GM SYSTEM IGNITION
TO
M
GM
F
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Figure 7. GM HEI with Coil-In-Cap Hookup Distributor
with Vacuum Advance Mechanism
GREEN
WIRE VIOLET
CABLE CLAMPS MAG +
GROMMET 1/4" WHITE
MALE
TERMINAL
PICKUP
COLOR CODE
GM HI-6 WHITE
WHITE........VIOLET POINTS
TAPE
GROMMET GREEN.......GREEN UP
WIRE WIRE
CLAMP CLAMP
STEP 4
MAGNETIC TRIGGER
CONNECT HI-6 TO
CABLE GM COIL-IN-CAP
WARNING:
GM COIL MUST BE GROUNDED
COIL
WITH BLACK JUMPER WIRE AS SHOWN. CABLE
GROUND TO HEI MODULE MOUNTING 1/4"
SCREW INSIDE DISTRIBUTOR. FEMALE QUICK
DISCONNECTS
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Figure 8. GM HEI with External Coil Hookup Distributor
with Vacuum Advance Mechanism
STEP 1 STEP 2
PREPARE HI-6 MAGNETIC 3/16"
REMOVE GM MODULE
TRIGGER CABLE MALE AND HARNESS
TERMINAL
GREEN
WIRE VIOLET
CABLE MAG +
CLAMPS
GROMMET 1/4" WHITE
MALE
TERMINAL
GM CABLE TYPICAL
HARNESS MODULE
STEP 3 GM MODULE MOUNTING
INSTALL HI-6 MAGNETIC SCREW
TRIGGER CABLE
PICKUP
COLOR CODE
GROMMET
GM HI-6
WHITE........VIOLET
GREEN.......GREEN
WHITE
POINTS
WIRE WIRE TAPE STEP 4
CLAMP CLAMP UP CONNECT HI-6 TO
HEI COIL
ORANGE
COIL +
1/4"
MAGNETIC TRIGGER FEMALE
CABLE BLACK QUICK
F
DISCON-
COIL F NECTS
COIL
CABLE
THIN RED
GM HEAVY
RED OR PINK
IGNITION
IGNITION SWITCH
USE 1/4" MALE
WIRE GREEN
TERMINALS
TACH NOTE:
GM
HI-6 BATTERY AND GROUND EARLY HEI
TACH WIRE COIL
CONNECTIONS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY.
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Figure 9. Ford TFI with E-Core Coil Hookup 3. GM Mag Pulse system only.
Disconnect all O.E. wires from
DARK GREEN Coil+ terminal and tape up. Trace
& YELLOW FORD COIL
CONNECTOR "run" and "start" wires going from
ignition switch to ballast resistor.
Disconnect them from the ballast
1/4" MALE resistor, tie the wires together
RED & TERMINALS
LIGHT GREEN and connect them to the red igni-
tion wire from the HI-6.
WHITE 4. Remove O.E. wire(s) from Coil-
POINTS
terminal and tape up. If your vehi-
THIN RED
IGNITION MAGNETIC TRIGGER CABLE
cle has an electronic tach or fuel
CUT SHORT AND TAPE UP injection, identify the wires that
go to these systems and connect
them to the green tach output
wire from the HI-6.
COIL CABLE 5. Connect the HI-6 coil wires. GM
Mag Pulse system: you must
replace the GM coil.
BLACK Recommended coil is the Crane
COIL -
PS91. Most other coils, including
HI-6
ORANGE 1/4" FEMALE GM external HEI coils, will work.
COIL + F QUICK 6. Disconnect O.E. module from
F DISCONNECTS magnetic trigger. Connect the HI-
6 magnetic trigger cable to the
NOTES: distributor pickup or crank trigger.
1. HI-6 battery and ground connections not Refer to the chart on page 7 for
shown for clarity. Refer to Figure 4 for Mag+ and Mag- color codes. GM
cylinder select and stage limit hookup.
HEI: refer to Figures 7 or 8 for
2. In most cases tach is wired to Ford Coil easy hookup within the distributor
Connector and will continue to function. using supplied terminals.
1972-86 MOPAR
3. Turbo Coupe and Mustang Turbo will require
FORD E CORE tach adapter P/N 6000-8910, refer to page
COIL 18 for details. VEHICLES WITH 4 OR 5
PIN MODULES
MAGNETIC TRIGGERED taped up. Before starting, remove Use the hookup shown in Figure
3. Most Mopar distributors use a 2
SYSTEMS and identify all O.E. wires to the igni-
tion coil. The O.E. module must be pin rubber molded plug for the mag-
Use this hookup for all GM vehi- netic pickup connection. Cut the
cles with 4 or 5 pin HEI modules disconnected from the magnetic
pickup and coil, but does not have to wires going to this plug on the vehi-
(typically 1974-1980 cars and some cle side of the wire harness. That
trucks up to 1986 using a distributor be removed. Use the hookups
shown in Figures 7 and 8 for com- way you can continue to use the
with vacuum advance). You can use plug. Connect the violet MAG+ wire
this hookup for most vehicles with mon GM applications. Refer to
Figure 3 for all other applications. from the HI-6 to the orange/white
O.E. magnetic triggered ignition Mopar pickup wire. Connect the
that do not have engine computers Hookup is as follows:
1. Connect HI-6 power and ground green Mag- wire from the HI-6 to the
including AMC, Chrysler, Ford, GM black Mopar pickup wire. Tape up the
Mag Pulse (1968-74 Corvettes) and wires. Connect blue cylinder
select wire as required for your two wires that you cut on the vehicle
many imports if the O.E. module is harness.
damaged or has been removed. Use engine. Tape up white trigger wire
which will not be used. You can remove the Mopar igni-
this hookup for all crank trigger rac- tion module. Tape up the 4 or 5 pin
ing applications. 2. All except GM Mag Pulse.
Remove O.E. wire(s) from Coil+ plug on the vehicle harness. You can
The HI-6 will be magnetic trig- also remove the ballast resistor.
gered direct from the distributor pick- terminal. Tie all these wires
together and connect them to the However, if you remove the ballast
up or crank trigger using the mag- resistor, you must solder together all
netic trigger cable. The white "points" red ignition switch wire from the
HI-6. the wires going to it.
trigger wire is not used and must be
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HONDA AND ACURA to fabricate a longer high voltage and Acura models generally do
INTEGRA cable to the distributor. not require a tach adapter.
6. Connect the HI-6 coil cable to the
Late model Honda and Acura
Integra have either a distributor with INTERNAL COIL CONVERSION LX91 coil. Use the plug supplied
internal coil or an external coil. In Refer to Figure 11. Hookup is as fol- with the LX91. You will have to
either case, O.E. coils are not suit- lows: fabricate a high voltage cable for
able for use with the HI-6 and must 1. Remove the distributor cap and use between the coil and new
be replaced with a Crane LX91 or dust shield. The dust shield is distributor cap.
similar coil. Internal coil distributors generally not required and can be
can easily be converted to external discarded. Note the O.E. wiring EARLY VEHICLES WITH
coil by changing the distributor cap. hookup within the distributor. POINTS
Remove the O.E. coil (held in Use this hookup for points dis-
EXTERNAL COIL place with two screws). Install a 2 tributors, including all aftermarket
Refer to Figure 10. Hookup is as fol- position terminal block as shown. single and dual points distributors.
lows: You can use Radio-Shack P/N The HI-6 will be triggered using the
1. Connect HI-6 power and ground 274-656 or similar part available white "points" trigger input wire.
wires. Connect blue cylinder from electronic supply stores. Tie Before starting, remove and identify
select wire to thin red ignition wrap the terminal block to one of all O.E. wires to the ignition coil.
wire as shown in Figure 4 (for 4 the coil mounting holes or fabri- Most applications will require cutting
cylinder engines). Cut magnetic cate a support bracket from alu- and terminating the coil primary
trigger cable short and tape up minum channel material. wires. Refer to Figure 2. Hookup is
leads. Make sure magnetic trig- Connect the O.E. wires that went as follows:
ger leads do not short together. to Coil- and Coil+ to the terminal 1. Connect HI-6 power and ground
Also tape up green tach wire block as shown. wires. Connect blue cylinder
which will not be used. 2. You will require an external coil select wire as required for your
2. Identify and then cut wires off the distributor cap. You can use engine. Cut magnetic trigger
two plugs on the Honda/Acura Honda P/N 30102-PT3-A12 for cable short and tape up leads.
O.E. coil. Leave enough wire on most 92-97 Honda and Acura Make sure magnetic trigger leads
the plugs so that they can be Integra models. Check the Crane do not short together.
reconnected if required at a later web site for availability of cap 2. Remove O.E. wire(s) from Coil+
date. Remove the Honda coil. adapters for other models. Drill a terminal. Tie all these wires
Connect the HI-6 as shown. Use 3/8 wire exit hole in the cap at together and connect them to the
terminals and wire supplied in the the location shown in the figure. red ignition switch wire from the
parts bag. Note that some O.E. Install the rubber grommet sup- HI-6.
coils have only a single plug. plied in the parts bag. 3. Remove O.E. wire(s) from Coil-
Identify wires and connect similar 3. Connect HI-6 power and ground terminal. Identify the wire that
to Figure 10. Most vehicles use wires. Connect blue cylinder goes to the breaker points in the
blue color code for module output select wire to thin red ignition distributor. Connect this wire to
and tach connection to Coil- ter- wire as shown in Figure 4 (for 4 the white points trigger wire from
minal and black-yellow color cylinder engines). Cut magnetic the HI-6. If your vehicle has an
code for switched +12V power trigger cable short and tape up electronic tach, there will proba-
connection to Coil+ terminal. leads. Make sure magnetic trig- bly be an additional wire on the
Connect all O.E. blue wires to HI- ger leads do not short together. Coil- terminal. Identify any wire
6 white wire. Connect all O.E. Also tape up green tach wire going to the tach and connect it
black-yellow wires to HI-6 thin red which will not be used. to the green tach output wire from
wire. 4. Route the white HI-6 trigger wire the HI-6.
3. Tach and fuel injection. Usually and thin red HI-6 ignition 4. Disconnect and remove the con-
these systems will continue to (switched +12V) wires through denser inside the distributor.
function properly if left connected the hole in the new distributor cap 5. Connect the HI-6 coil wires.
as is. If the tach or fuel injection and connect to the terminal block 6. Special note on points.You will no
doesnt work, read the section on as shown using two small ring longer be able to use a dwell
Tach Hookup on page 18. Honda terminals. meter. However, the points gap is
and Acura models generally do 5. Tach and fuel injection. Usually not critical when the points are
not require a tach adapter. these systems will continue to only used for triggering and do
4. Connect the HI-6 coil cable to the function properly if left connected not carry any coil current. Use a
LX91 coil. Use the plug supplied as is. If the tach or fuel injection feeler gauge and set the points
with the LX91. Depending on doesnt work, read the section on gap to .016".
mounting location, you may have Tach Hookup on page 18. Honda
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Figure 10. Honda External Coil Hookup
SWITCHED +12V
TO O.E. BLK-YEL TOP VIEW OF HONDA COIL
IGNITION (SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
F
MODULE
M
MODULE OUTPUT
BLUE SMALL
PLUG
M
LENGTH OF
F
TYPICAL RED WIRE
1/4" MALE-FEMALE
QUICK DISCONNNECTS
LENGTH OF LARGE
WHITE PLUG
WIRE
WHITE
TRIGGER SWITCHED
THIN RED TO O.E.
IGNITION +12V IGNITION
M F BLK-YEL SWITCH
&
TACH TACH
F M BLUE
COIL
CABLE
ORANGE BLACK
COIL + COIL HI-6 UNIT
USE PLUG GREEN TACH
SUPPLIED TAPE UP
WITH LX91
NOTES:
1. HI-6 Battery and ground connections
not shown for clarity. Refer to Figure 4
for cylinder select & stage limit hookup.
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Figure 11. Honda Internal Coil Hookup and Conversion to External Coil
O.E. HOOKUP
TO O.E.
HARNESS O.E.
IGNITION MODULE COIL
+ -
INPUT FROM
ECU
RED
HONDA SWITCHED +12V
30102-PT3 A12 CAP
MODULE +12V
OUTPUT TACH
SIGNAL
TO O.E.
HARNESS
TRIGGER 2 POSITION
TERMINAL
BLOCK
NOTES:
1. HI-6 Battery and ground connections not shown
for clarity. Refer to Figure 4 for cylinder select &
stage limit hookup.
+12V
2. Remove internal coil, use LX91 Coil and Honda Cap
30102-PT3-A12 for external coil. Drill hole thru cap RED
for HI-6 wire exit. SWITCHED +12V
WHITE
MAGNETIC TRIGGER CABLE TRIGGER
CUT SHORT AND TAPE UP
ORANGE COIL +
GREEN TACH
BLACK COIL
USE PLUG TAPE UP
SUPPLIED
WITH LX91
COIL CABLE
HI-6 UNIT
LX91 COIL
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AFTERMARKET Figure 12. Triggering HI-6 from XR700 or XR3000 Module
IGNITIONS START
O. E. WIRE THAT WAS
Crane XR700 and XR3000 and REMOVED FROM COIL +
IGNITION RUN
other aftermarket points conversion SWITCH SEE
systems such as the Mallory Unilite, BALLAST M NOTE 1
+12V F
are compatible with the HI-6. RESISTOR
+ (not always used)
Aftermarket magnetic trigger
conversion systems such as Accel, 12 VOLT
BATTERY HEAVY RED RED
Chrysler, and Hayes Stinger: the BAT + IGNITION
ignition module sold with these sys- THIN RED
IGNITION
tems is not required. Disconnect and
remove the aftermarket ignition
module and trigger the HI-6 direct COIL MAGNETIC TRIGGER CABLE
CABLE CUT SHORT AND TAPE UP
from the magnetic pickup. Refer to ORANGE
COIL +
the Magnetic Triggered Systems
section on page 12. BLACK
COIL
Aftermarket CD systems such F
F
as Accel, Holley, Jacobs, Mallory +
and MSD-6 units are not compatible COIL CONNECTIONS
MADE WITH TWO
with the Crane HI-6. Remove these WHITE
HI-6
COIL 45 MALE TERMINALS
POINTS
aftermarket units and then use the AND TWO 1/4" FEMALE
QUICK DISCONNECTS
TRIGGER
SEE
HI-6 hookup recommended for the NOTE 1
XR3000
select, and stage limit hookup.
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Figure 13. Triggering HI-6 from Mallory Unilite System
START 03 Tach test. Note that the tach
O. E. WIRE THAT WAS test mode must be set on
REMOVED FROM COIL +
IGNITION RUN the maximum rev limit
SWITCH SEE switches as described
M NOTE 1
BALLAST
+12V RESISTOR
F below.
+ (not always used)
M
03-99 Constant tach output at set
F
NOTES: HEAVY BLACK RPM (i.e. 50 = 5,000 RPM).
1. Connections are made with two sets CHASSIS GROUND
of 1/4" male -female quick disconnects. GREEN
TRIGGER
2. Refer to Figure 4 for tach, cylinder OUTPUT The HI-6 reads rev limit settings
select, and stage limit hookup.
RED when ignition power is first turned
3. O.E. ballast resistor is not required, IGNITION on. If you change the rev limit set-
but can be left connected.
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All HI-6 units have step and slow Figure 14. Shift Light Hookup
ramp tach test modes. The step mode
is useful for quickly testing accuracy
and transient response of the tach. +12V
Slow ramp mode is useful for testing
RPM activated accessories such as a
shift light. HI-6DS and HI-6DSR mod-
HI-6
els also allow setting a constant RPM RED
tach signal for more precise tests.
The tach test feature cannot be
M
F
GREEN GREEN
used if an external Crane rev limiter is TACH
connected to the blue cylinder select
wire. Note that the test feature can 1/4" MALE-FEMALE
QUICK DISCONNECTS AUTOMETER
only be used if the tach is connected to OR MSD SHIFT LIGHT
BLACK
the HI-6 green tach output wire. GROUND
TACH HOOKUP
Most factory and aftermarket Figure 15. Aftermarket Tach Hookup
tachs will work correctly when con-
nected using the instructions given in DASH
+12V LIGHTS
the previous hookup sections. If you
are adding an aftermarket tach or shift RED WHITE
light, refer to Figures 14 and 15 for
hookup. If your tach will not work: HI-6 8 9 10
1. Trace the trigger wire from the 7
6
tach. This wire was probably con- GREEN 5
RPM
M
GREEN
F
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Ignition run on is caused from cur- terminal. For Ford vehicles, install AMC vehicles. Refer to Figure 19.
rent leaking back to the HI-6 through the diode on the terminal marked "I". Use a 1973-76 Chrysler dual ballast
the charging system indicator. To GM vehicles with Delcotron alterna- resistor (available at most parts
solve this problem, install the diode tor and internal regulator: refer to stores). Solder a jumper wire across
supplied in the parts kit on the volt- Figure 18. Install the diode in the thin both terminals on one end. Then
age regulator. brown wire going to the indicator connect the terminals on the other
GM or Ford with external voltage light. end to ground and to the red ignition
regulator: refer to Figure 17. For GM Installation of the diode may not switch wire from the HI-6.
vehicles, install the diode on the #4 correct the run on problem on some
RADIO NOISE
Figure 17. Diode Installation on External Regulator A powerful multiple spark sys-
tem such as the HI-6 will tend to
generate more noise than the O.E.
NOTE: ignition. To some extent this is
USE BUTT SPLICES TO CONNECT DIODE, unavoidable, but steps can be taken
THEN WRAP WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE.
VOLTAGE to reduce the noise level.
REGULATOR INDICATOR
Radio frequency (RF) noise is
LAMP radiated from coil and spark plug
wires. RF noise primarily affects AM
EARLY GM VEHICLES and CB radios. Conducted noise
1 ATTACH DIODE TO TERMINAL MARKED "4"
appears as a whine that follows
1N4007 DIODE engine RPM and may affect all sys-
BUTT BUTT tems including tape players and FM
FORD VEHICLES SPLICE SPLICE
ATTACH DIODE TO radio. Use the following check list to
TERMINAL MARKED "I" reduce RF noise:
1. Make sure a ground strap is
installed between the engine and
Figure 18. Diode Installation on Delcotron Alternator chassis.
BROWN WIRE 2. Make sure that radio, tape and
To No. 1 TERMINAL 1N4007 DIODE CB systems are grounded direct
BUTT BUTT
SPLICE SPLICE to the chassis.
No. 1
3. Mount the HI-6 unit as far away
TERMINAL
as possible from the antenna
INDICATOR
(including windshield antenna)
BAT No. 2 LAMP
TERMINAL
and other electronic devices.
TERMINAL
Make sure the HI-6 is grounded
direct to the chassis. Keep the
ground wire short, preferably no
NOTE:
more than 6".
1973-83 GM USE BUTT SPLICES TO CONNECT DIODE,
DELCOTRON THEN WRAP WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. 4. Replace spark plug wires with
spiral core type wire. Replace
rotor and cap. Apply a small
Figure 19. Run-On Fix Using Chrysler Ballast Resistor
amount of silicone dielectric
grease to the rotor tip and to all
IGNITION high voltage terminals. Use only
SWITCH resistor spark plugs when run-
ning on the street.
JUMPER
HI-6 WIRE
Conducted noise from the HI-6
is carried through +12 volt power
connections. Conducted noise can
THIN RED
IGNITION
CHASSIS
be reduced by installing a power line
GROUND noise filter (available at Radio
CHRYSLER DUAL
Shack) near the affected radio.
NOTE:
Other wires not shown for clarity. BALLAST RESISTOR
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NOISE SUPPRESSION ON STAGE INTERNAL DIAGNOSTICS switch is turned on again, the HI-6
LIMIT INPUT When the ignition switch is has failed.
In some applications the stage turned on, the HI-6 completes an 5 Blinks: Coil primary open during
input (yellow/white wire) is connect- internal diagnostic check and lights operation. This fault will occur only if
ed to a switch that also controls a up the status LED. When the engine the coil primary connection is broken
line lock or transmission brake sole- is cranked, the status LED will rapid- (open) while the engine is running.
noid valve. When the switch opens ly blink to indicate that a valid trigger
and current flow to the solenoid is signal is being received. NO STATUS LED WHEN
interrupted, electrical transients (up If certain failure modes occur, IGNITION IS ON
to 500 volts) occur. These transients the HI-6 will shut off (engine stops If the status LED doesn't light up
can lead to glitches in on-board elec- running) and the status LED will con- after the ignition switch is turned on,
tronics. Arcing also occurs in switch tinuously blink a diagnostic code, check power and ground connec-
contacts greatly decreasing switch similar to a check engine light. The tions. Use a volt meter to verify +12
life and possibly resulting in erratic LED will blink a number of times fol- volts at the two HI-6 red wires. Make
operation. This may cause inconsis- lowed by a 2 second pause. The sure you also have +12 volts when
tent launch and 60 foot times. number of blinks indicates the fault the ignition switch is in start position.
The solution is to install the sup- mode: The HI-6 requires a minimum volt-
plied surge absorber. It will limit the 1 Blink: Power supply fault on ini- age of about +9.5 volts when the
maximum voltage to about 40 volts. tial power up. This may indicate that ignition switch is first turned on.
The surge absorber appears as a the coil connections are directly During cranking, the HI-6 will contin-
small 1/2 inch diameter disk with two shorted to ground. Turn the ignition ue to operate down to about +5 volts.
wire leads. Solder one lead to the switch off, disconnect the coil prima-
stage switch and the other lead to a ry wires and temporarily tape them ENGINE WILL NOT START
terminal that connects to ground as up. If the same fault reoccurs when 1. If the status LED lights up when
shown in Figure 4. the ignition switch is turned on the ignition switch is turned on
again, the HI-6 has failed. but the engine will not start, veri-
POWER SUPPLY FILTER 2 Blinks: Power supply leakage on fy that the status LED blinks while
CAPACITOR HOOKUP initial power up. This may indicate the engine is cranking.
A filter capacitor on the 12 volt that coil wire insulation has broken 2. If the status LED doesn't blink,
supply is recommended if the HI-6 down or that the coil secondary has the HI-6 is not receiving a trigger
power wires are extended, the bat- a short to ground. Turn the ignition signal. Recheck trigger signal
tery is located in the trunk, or sole- switch off, disconnect the coil prima- electrical connections and trigger
noid valves drawing more than 10 ry wires and temporarily tape them source. Make sure the magnetic
amps are used. Use a minimum up. If the same fault reoccurs when trigger leads are not shorted
38,000 microfarad (uF) 16 volt the ignition switch is turned on together or to ground. Make sure
capacitor such as Crane P/N 9000- again, the HI-6 has failed. the white points trigger wire is not
0014. Install the capacitor across the 3 Blinks: Coil short to ground dur- shorted to ground.
12 volt supply (heavy read wire) and ing operation. This may be caused 3. If the status LED blinks, but
chassis ground near the HI-6 unit. by an intermittent fault in the coil or engine will not start, recheck coil
wiring. Turn the ignition switch off, primary connections or replace
TROUBLESHOOTING disconnect the coil primary wires coil. The only wires going to the
HI-6 OPERATION and temporarily tape them up. If fault coil primary should be the orange
Did the engine run properly codes 1 or 2 occur when the ignition and black wires from HI-6 coil
before installation of the HI-6? If not, switch is turned on again, the HI-6 cable. Note: GM internal HEI coils
remove the HI-6, reinstall the O.E. has failed. require a ground wire that
ignition or another known good unit 4 Blinks: Coil primary short dur- grounds the secondary and core
and then find and correct the original ing operation. The two coil primary to the distributor.
problem. Did the HI-6 function cor- wires are shorted together or the coil 4. If the engine momentarily starts
rectly before the problem occurred? has an internal short across the pri- and then dies, go back to the
If the answer is yes, did you change mary. Turn the ignition switch off, dis- Fuel Injection And Fuel Pump
anything that may have affected it? If connect the coil primary wires and Relay section on page 18.
you connected an external control or temporarily tape them up. If fault
changed ignition coils, try going back codes 1 or 2 occur when the ignition
to the last setup that worked OK to
help isolate the problem. WARNING: High voltage is present at the coil primar y and
If the engine will not start, or secondary Terminals. Do not touch the coil while the
runs rough or intermittently, use the engine is running. Do not connect any test equipment to
following check list steps: any coil terminal.
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CHECKING FOR SPARK SUPPLEMENT - TRC-2 Timing Retard
To crank the engine without
starting or to check for spark, use a Control Installation and Operation
KD Tools HEI test plug. The test plug
comes with an alligator clip that can NOTE: The brown/white retard input wire on current HI-6
be attached to chassis ground. Make units may be left unconnected if the retar d feature is not
up a length of spark plug wire to con- used. Please note that components from older HI-6TR
nect the test plug to the coil.
systems are not compatible with the current HI-6 series.
Do not connect any HI-6 or TRC-2 unit with a brown/white
WARNING: Never crank retard wire to an HI-6TR series de vice with a brown retard
the engine with the coil wire.
high voltage wire or any
spark plug wire
disconnected.
The HI-6 uses the FINAL CHECK
brown/white wire as its retar d Before starting the engine for
command input. Connect the the first time, double check all elec-
brown/white wire from the HI-6 to
MISFIRE OR INTERMITTENT the TRC-2 as sho wn in Figure 20
trical connections. Set the TRC-2
OPERATION (page 23) onl y. Read these
knob to 0 (fully counterclockwise),
1. A weak battery may cause misfire instructions carefully before start- then start the engine and check the
or intermittent operation, espe- ing installation. ignition timing. The timing may
cially at high RPM, if battery volt- change a few degrees after installa-
age drops below +10 volts. If in tion. Reset timing to manufacturers
doubt, charge or replace the bat- INTRODUCTION
The Crane Cams TRC-2 is an specs. Upon starting the engine, the
tery.
accessory for HI-6 systems that LED on the TRC-2 module will be lit
2. Field experience has shown that
provides driver-adjustable retard. only if the yellow wire is grounded.
misfire at high RPM is usually not
an electrical problem within the The TRC-2 can provide continuous
HI-6. Coil failure, including inter- timing retard (0 - 20), retard using OPERATION
nal arcing or arcing at the high a switch (0 - 20), or retard propor- The TRC-2 module allows you
voltage terminal, is a common tional to boost (up to 4 per psi) on to adjust the amount of retard pro-
cause. Arcing across spark plug supercharger or turbocharger instal- duced by the HI-6. It also contains
boots or the distributor cap is also lations (with an optional boost sen- an LED that indicates when the
common. retard function is activated. How
sor, not included).
3. Route all magnetic trigger con- you use the TRC-2 depends on
nections away from any other
wiring, especially HI-6 coil cable INSTALLATION whether you have connected it for
Complete the installation of the continuous, demand, or boost-pro-
and any high voltage coil and
HI-6 ignition module prior to portional retard.
spark plug wires.
4. Replace spark plugs. Check that installing the TRC-2. Figure 20
spark plugs are proper type, heat CONTINUOUS RETARD
shows hookup of the TRC-2 to the
range, and gap size. Refer to Figure 20. Connect the
HI-6. The red wire from the TRC-2
5. Replace distributor high voltage yellow wire from the TRC-2 directly
is connected to a key switched, +12 to chassis ground for continuous
rotor and cap. volt supply. You may splice it into
6. Replace spark plug wires. Do not retard. Since the retard feature is
the thin red wire on the HI-6. The active all the time, the LED on the
use solid core wires or high resis-
yellow wire from the TRC is con- TRC-2 will be illuminated whenever
tance wires. Use only spiral core
nected directly to ground for contin- the key is on. Turning the knob fully
type wires.
7. Check for loose or corroded con- uous retard control, through a counterclockwise (0) produces no
nections and broken wires at boost/nitrous switch to ground for retard. Turning the knob clockwise
magnetic pickup, HI-6 unit, coil, retard on demand, or taped off increases the retard up to 20. The
and distributor cap. Also check when using the optional boost sen- TRC-2 is approximately linear
distributor for loose, missing, or sor. When using retard on demand, throughout its range, so half scale
jamming parts in pickup or is about 10 of retard. For precise
the switch must complete the circuit
advance mechanism (if used). retard calibration, you must use a
to ground to activate the retard (use
Magnetic pickups and crank trig- high-quality timing light.
a normally open switch or relay).
ger: check for proper air gap.
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The uses for this type of timing Demand retard mode is also great TROUBLESHOOTING
control include adjusting timing to for crank-trigger systems where a Did the engine run properly
prevent knock because of inferior momentary start retard is required. before installation of the TRC-2? If
fuel quality or insufficient octane, A manual switch or a normally open not, remove the both the TRC-2 and
altitude adjustments, etc. As you relay energized by the starter sole- HI-6 units, reinstall the OEM ignition
drive, you can apply just the amount or another known good unit and
noid can be used to ground the yel-
of retard required to prevent spark then find and correct the original
low wire during cranking to provide
knock and optimize fuel economy. In problem. Make sure the HI-6 sys-
racing applications the retard con- up to 20 of starting retard. Once
tem functions properly before
trol can be used to tune the vehicle the switch is released, timing
installing or troubleshooting the
to specific track and atmospheric returns to normal.
TRC-2 accessory. Did the TRC-2
conditions. The TRC-2 also may be function correctly before the prob-
used on vehicles with mechanical BOOST PROPORTIONAL lem occurred? If the answer is yes,
advance distributor or computer RETARD
did you change anything that may
engine controls to change the total Refer to Figure 20. An optional
have affected it? If you connected
ignition timing. boost sensor (Crane P/N 9000-
an external control or changed igni-
0110) is required for boost propor-
tion coils, try going back to the last
DEMAND RETARD tional retard. This sensor is a
setup that worked to help isolate
Refer to Figure 20. Connect the rugged unit that can measure pres-
the problem. Refer to the HI-6
yellow wire from the TRC-2 to a sures up to 15 psi above normal
installation instructions for more
normally open switch or relay that atmospheric pressure. The harness
details, including the use of the HI-
will complete a path to chassis and mating connector are supplied.
6s built-in diagnostic LED located
ground when retard is desired. The yellow wire should be taped up.
on the ignition module.
Example: A pressure switch that Use 1/4 I.D. fuel hose to plumb the
If you are not getting the
closes at a certain boost level. The sensor to your intake manifold.
amount of retard you expect, check
LED on the TRC-2 will light up When the boost sensor is con-
the LED on the TRC-2 module; it
when the yellow wire is grounded. nected, the retard setting on the
lights up when retard is being
When the LED is lit, the retard fea- TRC-2 now refers to a retard slope
applied. If it does not light up in
ture is active and the spark is from 0 to 4 per psi of boost.
continuous or demand retard
retarded by the amount set on the Simply divide the knob setting by 5
modes, check the yellow wire from
TRC-2 knob from 0 - 20. The to determine the retard slope (see
the TRC-2. It must contact a good
TRC-2 is approximately linear Figure 20 below). For example, if
chassis ground when retard is
throughout its range, so half scale the knob is set to 5 the retard
needed. Also re-check the
is abut 10 of retard. For precise slope is 1 per psi and at 5 psi of
brown/white wire connection from
retard calibration, you must use a boost the retard is 5. As boost
the TRC-2 to the HI-6.
high-quality timing light. The dia- rises further, the retard increases at
In boost retard mode the
gram below shows an example with this same slope up to a maximum
amount of retard should be propor-
the knob set for 10 of retard. of 20. If the boost level exceeds 15
tional to the pressure measured by
This type of timing control is psi, the retard levels off as shown in
the optional MAP sensor. The
great for nitrous oxide and super- Figure 20 below (sensor damage
amount of retard may vary in a
charged applications, or any vehicle may occur above 18 psi).
given application if local atmospher-
that requires adjustable retard. For The status LED on the TRC-2
ic (barometric) pressure changes
nitrous applications, Figure 20 illuminates when retard is being
significantly. This occurs most often
shows how a normally-open relay is applied. Under most conditions, this
with a change in altitude of 1000
used to ground the yellow wire occurs between 0.5 and 1.0 psi of
feet or more.
when nitrous and fuel solenoids are boost. As boost rises, retard rises
If the TRC-2 settings seem to
activated. The pin numbers are for a with a slope determined by the
be off, check the travel of the knob
standard automotive relay such as knob setting. Note that the retard
from no-retard (0) to maximum
Radio Shack P/N 275-226. Figure slope stops rising when the boost
(20). Make sure that the pointer is
20 also shows a pressure activated reaches 15 psi or the retard reach-
properly aligned when the knob is
switch designed to retard timing es 20. The TRC-2 is approximately
at each limit.
when the boost pressure reaches a linear throughout its range, but for
pre-set value. NAPA Balkamp offers precise retard calibration use a tim-
two adjustable pressure switches: ing light to obtain retard value.
P/N 701-1591 (3-7 psig range) and
P/N 701-1603 (1.1-3 psig range).
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Figure 20. TRC-2 Hookup
ONLY ONE of these two triggering methods (magnetic or points/module)
will be used. Tape up the unused wires individually so no wires can touch any
D
K RE
other wire or ground. Refer to the regular HI-6 Installation Instructions for +
details of the trigger hookups for various applications. THIC
+12 VOLT
WHITE (POINTS OR VIOLET GREEN BATTERY
(MAG+) (MAG -)
OIL -
ELECTRONIC TRIGGER) )
K (C
OPTIONAL BLAC
MAP SENSOR +)
PN 9000-0110 GE (COIL
ORAN
TRC-2
BLACK TRC-2 TIMING RETARD
(GROUND) CONTROL MODULE
PRESSURE
SWITCH
FUEL
SOLENOID
RETARD
TIMING
KNOB AT 10
TIMING
MA
10 20 MAX T 5
BA
5 KNO
RETARD
TIMING
0 MIN 10 0 MIN
KNOB AT 10
0 5 10 15 20 25
0 MIN
BOOST (PSI)
SWITCH OR RELAY ACTIVATED
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