ALTRONIC V INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SMALL ENGINES, 1-6 CYLINDERS FORM AV II 2-95

WARNING: DEVIATION FROM THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO

IMPROPER ENGINE OPERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO
OPERATORS OR OTHER NEARBY PERSONNEL.

1.0 DESCRIPTION

1.1 The Altronic V self-powered ignition system consists of these basic components:
1. Altronic V unit
2. W iring harness
3. Ignition coils - 501 061, 501 061-S, 591 010, 591 010-S, 591 040
(one per cylinder)

2.0 ENGINE

2.1 Set the engine so that no. 1 cylinder is at the desired ignition firing point.

3.0 DIRECTION OF ROTATION

3.1 Determine the rotation of the Altronic V unit (looking at the drive end of the Altronic V) for the
engine being equipped.

4.0 ALTRONIC V UNIT

4.1 Locate the timing mark on the housing for the proper rotation (see drawing 509 102). Rotate
the unit shaft until the red mark on the shaft lines up with the proper mark on the housing.

4.2 Mount the unit on the engine drive keeping the two red marks lined up as close as possible.
Install and tighten finger-tight two 3/8"-16 mounting bolts. See drawing 509 101 for
dimensions of the various Altronic V models.

4.3 Once the unit is mounted, rotate the entire unit to cause the two red timing lines to meet. If
the red lines cannot be made to meet in this manner, remove the four screws which fasten
the back cover assembly to the unit. The entire back cover assembly should then be pulled
away from the unit keeping the internal plug connected. Rotate the distributor gear until the
two marks described above line up. Then reinstall the back cover to the unit, engaging the
gears, and keeping the two red marks together. If necessary, the plastic cover can be
removed to keep one finger on the timing decal to maintain the proper alignment of the two
red timing marks. Securely tighten the four cover mounting screws.

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SMALL ENGINES, 1-6 CYLINDERS FORM AV II 2-95

4.4 Final timing should be set using a timing light with the engine at operating speed. The entire
unit is rotated to adjust ignition timing.

4.5 Tighten the two 3/8"-16 mounting bolts.

5.0 IGNITION COILS

5.1 Use only the Altronic coils listed in section 1.1.

5.2 Mount the ignition coils as close to the spark plugs as possible keeping the high-tension lead
length to a minimum but also keeping termperature below 200°F. (95°C.) during operation.

6.0 PRIMARY WIRING

6.1 The firing order of the Altronic V units is as follows:

NO. OF ALTRONIC V FIRING ORDER FIRING ORDER W IRING

CYLS. UNIT NO. CCW CW ROTATION DIAGRAM
ROTATION
1** 1A18 A A 1A
1* 1A28H A A 1B
2** 2A14 A-B A-B 2A
2* 2A25, 2A28 A-B A-B 2A
2* 2A28H A-B A-B 2B
3** 3A14 A-C-B A-B-C 3A
3* 3A25, 3A35 A-B-C A-C-B 3B
4** 2A14, 2A64 A-B-A-B A-B-A-B 4
4* 4A24, 4A34 A-B-C-D A-D-C-B 6
5* 5A24 A-B-C-D-E A-E-D-C-B 6
6** 3A14, 3A64 A-B-C-A-B-C A-C-B-A-C-B 5
6* 6A24, 6A34 A-B-C-D-E-F A-F-E-D-C-B 6

* Single firing unit - fires each cylinder individually on the compression stroke only.
**Double firing unit - fires on exhaust stroke as well as compression stroke.

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SMALL ENGINES, 1-6 CYLINDERS FORM AV II 2-95

6.2 Starting with lead "A" to the coil of no. 1 cylinder, the harness leads are connected in
accordance with the engine's firing order to the positive (+) terminals of the coils - see wiring
diagrams. On exhaust stroke firing units (**), the coils for the cylinders with the same
harness letter are connected in SERIES as shown in the wiring diagrams.

6.3 A common ground lead connecting the negative (!) terminals of the coils must be connected
as shown in the wiring diagrams.

6.4 All connections should be made using ring type terminals specified for 16 gauge wire and
#10 stud size. Terminals should either be soldered to the wire or attached with an
appropriate staking tool. All primary wiring should be protected from physical damage,
vibration and temperatures in excess of 200°F. (95° C.).

6.5 SHIELDED SYSTEM - Request Altronic drawing 509 013 for detail.

7.0 SHUTDOWN WIRING

7.1 The shutdown harness lead must be grounded to shut-off the ignition. The shutdown lead
is identified:
- "E" for units with a 5-pin connector (models 1A, 2A, 3A);
- "G" for units with a 7-pin connector (models 4A, 5A, 6A).

7.2 For proper operation of Murphy tattletale switches or fuel valve, use panel adapter 501 213
as shown in the wiring diagrams.

8.0 SECONDARY WIRING

8.1 The spark plug leads should be fabricated from 7 mm, silicone insulated, tinned copper
conductor with suitable terminals and silicone spark plug boot. Keep spark plug leads as
short as possible and in all cases not longer than 20 inches (500 mm). Spark plug leads
should be kept at least 2 inches (50 mm) away from any grounded engine part. In deep
spark plug wells, use rigid, insulated extenders projecting out of the well.

8.2 The use of a clear, silicone grease (such as Dow Corning DC-4, G.E. G-623 of GC
Electronics Z5) is recommended for all high-tension connections and boots. This material
helps seal out moisture and prevent corrosion from atmospheric sources.

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WIRING HARNESS

ALTRONIC V
UNIT

ENGINE
GROUND

SPARK
PLUG

NOTE: SEE TilE APPROPRIATE \\fiRING DIAGRAM FOR THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION.

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UNIT 1A18

ALT. V IGNITION
COIL
A

~--8---; Leave open GROUND TO ENGINE AND

c CONNECT TO 11 011 LEAD
D TO OFF/ON SWITCH
E AND SWITCH GAUGES
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I 501 213
I
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I TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
L----1 I_ - - - - - ~ OR TATTLETALE SWITCHES

FIG. 18 1-CYL .• 2 SPARK PLUGS

UNIT 1A28H
IGNITION COILS

ALT. V
+ + GROUND TO ENGINE AND
CONNECT TO 0 LEAD
11 11

A
8 Leave open circuit
c
D TO OFF/ON SWITCH
E AND SWITCH GAUGES
I
SOl 213
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t TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
' - - - - ..J OR TATTLETALE SWITCHES
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UNIT 2Al4, 2A25, 2A28

CYL. NO.
IGNITION
+ COILS
ALT. V
A
B GROUND TO ENGINE AND
Leave open circuit
c CONNECT TO "D" LEAD
D TO OFF/ON SWITCH
E AND SI'IITCH GAUGES
I
I SOl 213
I
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I TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
L - - - _t '------~ OR TATTLETALE SWITCHES

FIG. ZB 2-CYL., 2 PLUGS/CYL.

UNIT 2A28H

CYL. IGNITION
ALT. V
+ COILS

A
B GROUh~ TO ENGINE AND
c
~--~- ......
Leave open circuit CONNECT TO "D" LEAD
D TO OFF/ON SWITCH
E AND SWITCH GAUGES
I
1 501 213
I ALT GRD SW
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I TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
~-- _ J 1 - - - ---~ OR TATTLETALE SWITCHES

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UNIT 3Al4

ALTRONIC V CYL. NO.

Rotation IGNITION
+ COILS
ccw CW
A A
c B
B c GROUND TO ENGINE AND
D D CONNECT TO "D" LEAD
TO OFF/ON SWITCH
E E AND SWITCH GAUGES
I
NOTE: Above is for engine I 501 213
firing order of 1-2-3. I
For firing order of 1-3-2, I
reverse leads B and c I TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
in above chart. L-- --1 '------~ OR TATTLETALE SWITCHES

FIG. 38 3-CYLINDER, 4-CYCLE

UNIT 3A25

"ALTRONIC V CYL.
Rotation IGNITION
+ COILS
ccw cw
A A
B C
c B GROUND TO ENGINE AND
D D CONNECT TO "D" LEAD TO OFF/ON SWITCH
AND SWITCH GAUGES
E E
I
NOTE: Above is for engine 1 501 213
firing order of 1-2-3.
I ALI GRD SW
For firing order'of 1-3-2, I
reverse leads B and C I TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
L---_; f.,__ __ .... ..... .... -.,... OR TATTLETALE SWITCHES
in above chart .
 FIG. 4 4-CYL. , 4-CYCLE
UNIT 2Al4, 2A64

CYL. NO. 1 2 3 4
IGNITION
COILS
+ - +
ALTRONIC V
Rotation
ccw cw ~........_
GROUND TO ENGINE AND
A A CONNECT TO "D" LEAD
8 8
c c Leave Open Circuit
D D
TO OFF/ON SWITCH
E E AND SWITCH GAUGES

501 213

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FIG . S 6-CYL. • 4-CYCLE.

UNIT 3Al4 • 3A64

CYL. NO. I 2 3 4 s 6
ALTRONIC V IGNITION
COILS
+
Rot ation
ccw cw
A
A
':' '-.. GROUND TO ENGINE AND
B c CONNECT TO ' 10 11 LEAD
c B
D D

E E TO OFF/ON SWITCH
NOTE: Above is for engine AND SWITCH GAUGES
firing order of 1-S-3-6-2-4. I SOl 213
For firing order 1-4-2-6;3-S, I
reverse leads B and C in I
above chart. I
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TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
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6A24, 6A34

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IGN. ROTATION ENGINE IGN. ROTATION ENGINE IGN. ROTATION ENGINE

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A A A A A A
B D B E B F

c c c D c E
D B D c 0 D
E ~ E c
F B

IGNITION
+ COILS
ENGINE
GROUND
(2 PLACES) ~

I TO OFF/ON SWIT~H
I AND SWITCH GAUGES
I 501 213
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L ____ ..J TO MURPHY FUEL VALVE
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