ALTRONIC II-CPU SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

LARGE ENGINES, 3-20 CYLINDERS FORM AII-CPU-0 Sl 4-91

ALTRONIC, INC.
712 TRUMBULL AVE.
GIRARD, OHIO 44420

ALTRONIC II-CPU IGNITION SYSTEM

"D"VERSION
INCLUDING 281 550-2 24 VDC CONVERTER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ALTRONIC II-CPU SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION ITEM PAGE

1.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3
2.0 PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATION 5
2.1 Parts List - Altronic II-CPU Alternator 5
2.2 Parts List - CPU Back Cover: 281 500-x 7
2.3 Parts List - DC Converter: 281 550-2 9
2.4 Parts List - CPU Control Unit: 281 5xx-x 11
2.5 Parts List- CPU Control Unit: 281 6xx-x 13
3.0 TEST STAND REQUIREMENTS 14
4.0 TESTING PROCEDURE- BACK COVER; DC CONVERTER 15
4.1 Voltage Output Test- Alternator 15
4.2 Voltage Output Test- DC Converter 15
5.0 TESTING PROCEDURE - CPU CONTROL UNIT 15
5.1 Operational Test 15
6.0 TESTING PROCEDURE - HALL-EFFECT PICK-UP 16
6.1 Operational Test 16
7.0 OSCILLOSCOPE TESTING 16
7.1 Test Set-up 16
7.2 Storage Capacitor Voltage Pattern 16
7.3 Other Test Points 17
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 18
9.0 BOARD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - CPU CONTROL UNIT 18
9.1 Disassembly Procedure 18
9.2 Assembly Procedure 18

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1.0 ALTRONIC II-CPU- SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Altronic II-CPU Ignition system is a microcircuit-based, capacitor discharge system. The system requires two
signals from external magnetic pick-ups: (1) counts from a crankshaft-mounted gear or drilled holes in the engine
flywheel; (2) a reset pulse once per revolution.

Referring to the diagram below, the system consists of a power source unit (either an Alternator or 24 VDC Converter)
which provides power for the basic operation of the CPU Control Unit and charges the energy storage capacitors.
The Alternator consists of a 12-pole permanent-magnet alternator, a transistor regulator and a cycle trigger to reference
the compression stroke on 4-cycle applications. When the DC Converter is used, a separate Hall-effect pick-up with
a camshaft-referenced magnet is required on 4-cycle installations.
The CPU Control Unit consists of a microcircuit logic board and an energy storage/distributor board. The memory
chip is programmed with the engine firing angle sequence and the number of reference teeth or holes. The logic
board outputs precisely timed trigger pulses to the solid state distributor board which routes the stored primary energy
to the ignition coils in sequence.

The Altronic II-CPU system implements timing changes by counting pulses from the reference holes or teeth. The
timing change increment is equal to 360/2N where N = the number of reference teeth or holes. With 180 teeth as
recommended for test purposes, the timing change increment is one degree.

Three ways are provided to vary ignition timing:

- Manual timing adjustment with SW1, an internal16-position switch;
- Step-change timing adjustment set with SW2, a second 16-position switch;
- Control from an external 4-20 rna current loop signal.

DC POWER
OPTION

24VCX:: CRANKSHAFT
Output to
Ignition Coils TIMING
REFERENCE
CPU CONTROL UNIT
Flywheel Holes or
Gear

Microcircuit Energy Storage Crankshaft

Logic Board and
ALTERNATOR Distributor
4-Cycle
POWER OPTION
Trigger ~ sw Board

Manual
Timing
1
1 AHernator/
{ Reg~lator
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' Cycle ,;---.--?"-------' Timing Control Pick-ups
/ \Trigge~,'
Step Timing
Magneto Re9et Pulse
Change
Drive
Timing Counts

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2.0 PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATION

2.1 PARTS LIST- ALTRONIC II-CPU ALTERNATOR: 290 xxx-x

REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION
1-1 510 454-P Coupling wlpin -15 900 427 Lockwasher #10
-1a 902478 Sprina pin 2-118" Ia. -16 210 495 Spacer
-2 560 002 Flex coupling wlpin -17 510 452 Bearing
-2a 902 475 Spring pin 1-118" lg. -18 510 459 Bearing cover
-3 560009 Gear coupling wlpin -19 260 003 Slide bar wlgasket
-3a 902 475 SQring pin 1-118" lg. -19a 210 266 Gasket- slide bar
-4 260 002 Front housing - base -20 902 453 Screw- 114"-20
260 010 Front housing - flange -21 901 008 Lockwasher 114"
-4a 210 282 Bearing -22 901 344 Washer
-5 902457 Screw 10-24 -23 260 005-3 Intermediate housing
-6 901 004 Lockwasher #10 -23a 210 265 Gasket - housing
-7 504073 Washer - fibre -23b 210 284 0-ring
-8 902 485 Snap ring -23c 210 274 Plug
-9 See below Shaft-rotor ass'y. -23d 210 275 Seal
-9a 902 485 Snap ring -24 202 003 Nameplate
-10 See below Stator -25 902 456 Drive pin
-11 264 001 Wire guide ass'y. -26 210 148 Drive gear 2:1
-12 261 400 Socket arm assembly 210 171 Drive gear 1:1
-12a -- Not used in CPU system 210 173 Drive gear 2.5:1
-12b 204 601 Connector socket 210 175 Drive gear 3:1
-13 -- Not used in CPU system -27 902 440 Screw 114"-20
-14 902 439 Screw 10-32 -28 901 332 Washer

2.1.1 PART NO. DESIGNATION

290 026H-EN

L_ MOUNTING -l A = Flange Mount I 51 0 454-P lug coupling

AL = Flange Mount I 560 002 flex coupling
AN = Flange Mount 1560 009 gear-flex coupling
EL = Base Mount I 560 002 flex coupling
EN = Base Mount I 560 009 gear-flex coupling
BACK COVER -----,None = 281 500-1

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H = 281 500-2
STATOR (1-10) 0 = 271 110-2
3 = 271 603-2
6 = 271 606-2
7 = 271 117-2
L _ __ _ _ _ SHAFT-ROTOR (1-9) DRIVE SHAFT-ROTOR
CODE BASE FLANGE
0= 260 987 260 989
1 = 260 985 260 992
2= 260 982 260 991
3= 260 981
4= 260 980 260 990

GEAR RATIO I 5=
1 = 1:1
2 = 2:1
3 = 3:1
260 984 260 988

5 = 2-112:1

NOTE: For service of Alternator, see Altronic II service manual form All SM.

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2.2 PARTS LIST- CPU BACK COVER: 281 500-1, 281 500-2

FIGURE&
REF NO QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
2-1 1 210 621 Cover casting
-1a 1 210 612 0-ring
-2 1 272 500-1 Circuit board ass'y. (281 500-1)
272 500-2 Circuit board ass'y. (281 500-2)
-2a 1 504150 Connector
-2b 1 510 540 Cap - connector
-3 1 501 335 Gasket
-4 4 902064 Screw6-32
-5 4 901 000 Lockwasher #6
-6 3 510 634 Spacer
-7 3 902 581 Screw8-32
-8 3 900944 Lockwasher #8
-9 3 902 562 Washer
-10 1 601 347 Transistor
-11 1 610 163 Cover - transistor
-12 2 902 073 Screw6-32
-13 1 280 601-1 Distributor shaft assembly- 1:1 gear
280 601-2 Distributor shaft assembly- 2:1 gear
280 601-3 Distributor shaft assembly- 3:1 gear
280 601-5 Distributor shaft assembly- 2.5:1 oear
-13a 1 510 477 Driven oear 1:1
510 358 Driven oear 2:1
510 360 Driven gear 3:1
510 446 Driven gear 2.5:1
-13b 4 902 500 Screw6-32
-13c 4 901 000 Lockwasher #6
-13d 1 260602 Magnet assembly
-13e AR 902 521 Washer-shim
-13f 1 902 472 Screw 10-24
-13Q 1 901 004 Lockwasher # 10
-13h 2 210 283 Bearing
-13j 1 902 465 Screw8-32
-13k 1 900 944 Lockwasher #8
-13m 1 901 326 Washer#8

NOTE: To change transistor (-10), remove only screws (-12). To change circuit board assembly (-2), remove screws
(-4), (-7) and (-12). For service of distributor shaft assembly (-13), see Altronic II service manual form All SM.

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FIG. 3
2.3 PARTS LIST- DC CONVERTER: 281 550-2
FIGURE &
REF. NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
3-1 1 272 002 Circuit board ass'y.
-2 1 204 015 Socket - 6-oin
-3 1 610 193 Insulator
-4 1 902 595 Screw 6-32 - plastic
-5 4 902439 Screw 10-32
-6 1 210 627 Enclosure
-7 1 610 516 Gasket - cover
-8 1 210 622 Plate - entry
-9 1 210 625 Gasket - plate
-10 6 902 599 Screw 10-24
-11 2 510 527 Conduit fitting
-12 1 310 416 Plua
-13 4 610 165 Shock mount
-14 4 902 593 Bolt 5/16-18
-15 4 902 469 Nut 5/16-18
-16 8 901 010 Lockwasher 5/16
-17 1 202120A Nameplate
-18 4 902 578 Screw4-40

NOTE: To change circuit board assembly (-1), remove plastic screw (-4) and four screws (-5). Check the condition
of insulator (-3), gaskets (-7), (-9) and shock mounts (-13); replace if necessary. Install new hardware where
needed.

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2.4 PARTS LIST- CPU CONTROL UNIT: 281 508-x, 281 512-x, 281 516-x

FIGURE &
REF NO QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
4-1 1 601 507 Memorvchip
601 507-S Memory chip - non-standard
-2 1 272 502R Logic board retrofit assembly
-2a 1 272 502 Loaic board assemblY_
-2b 1 202 501 Shield board ass'y.
-2c 2 210 631 Standoff 10-32
-2d 2 902 439 Screw 10-32
-2e 6 210 630 Standoff 8-32
-2f 6 610 075 Nut 8-32
-2a 6 900 944 Lockwasher #8
-3 1 204 014 Socket - 12-pin
-4 1 204 015 Socket - 6-pin
-5 1 204 016 Socket - 5-pin
-6 1 272 508-2 Distributor board ass'v. (281 508-2 unit)
272 508-2A Distributor board ass'y. (281 508-2A unit)
272 512-2 Distributor board ass'y.j281 512-2 uni!)
272 512-2A Distributor board ass_'y.j281 512-2A uni!)_
272 516-2 Distributor board ass'y. (281 516-2 unit)
272 516-2A Distributor board ass'y. (281 516-2A unit)
-6a 1 504 055-T Connector
-6b 1 510 517 Cap- connector
-7 1 501 222 Gasket - connector
-8 4 902 064 Screw 6-32
-9 4 901 000 Lockwasher #6
-10 2 901 004 Lockwasher # 10
-11 1 210 623 Mountina bar
-12 6 902 439 Screw 10-32
-13 4 610 165 Shock mount
-14 4 902 593 Bolt 5/16-18
-15 4 902 469 Nut 5/16-18
-16 8 901 010 Lockwasher 5/16
-17 1 202 113A Nameplate
-18 4 902 578 Screw 4-40
-19 6 610 041 Spacer
-20 1 210 624 Enclosure
-21 1 610 512 Gasket - cover
-22 1 210 622 Plate - entry
-23 1 210 625 Gasket - plate
-24 6 902 599 Screw 10-24
-25 1 610 386 Ground strap assembly
-26 3 510 540 Cap
-27 1 503 242 Lead - jumper

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FIG. 5
2.5 PARTS LIST- CPU CONTROL UNIT: 281 624-x, 281 632-x
FIGURE &
REF NO QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
5-1 1 601 507 Memory chip
601 507-S Memory chip - non-standard
-2 1 272 502RA Logic board retrofit assembly
-2a 1 272 502 Logic board assembly
-2b 1 202 501 Shield board assembly
-2c 2 210 637-2 Standoff 10-32
-2d 2 902 439 Screw 10-32
-2e 6 210 630 Standoff 8-32
-2f 6 610 075 Nut 8-32
-2g 6 900 944 Lockwasher #8
-3 1 204 014 Socket- 12-pin
-4 1 204 015 Socket - 6-pin
-5 1 204 016 Socket - 5-pin
-6 1 272 512-2 Lower distributor board ass'y. (281 624-2 unit)
272 512-2A Lower distributor board ass~. (281 624-2A unit)
272 516-2 Lower distributor board ass'y. (281 632-2 unit)
272 516-2A Lower distributor board ass'y. (281 632-2A unit)
-6a 1 504 055-T Connector
-6b 1 510 517 Cap - connector
-7 2 501 222 Gasket - connector
-8 8 902 064 Screw6-32
-9 8 901 000 Lockwasher #6
-10 2 901 004 Lockwasher # 10
-11 1 210 623 Mounting bar
-12 6 902 439 Screw 10-32
-13 4 610 165 Shock mount
-14 4 902 593 Bolt 5/16-18
-15 4 902 469 Nut 5/16-18
-16 8 901 010 Lockwasher 5/16
-17 1 202 113A Nameplate
-18 4 902 578 Screw4-40
-19 6 610 041 Spacer
-20 1 210 635 Enclosure
-21 1 610 512 Gasket - cover
-22 1 210 622 Plate - entry
-23 1 210 625 Gasket - plate
-24 6 902 599 Screw 10-24
-25 1 610 386 Ground strap assembly
-26 3 510 540 Cap
-27 1 503 242 Lead - jumper
-28 1 272 521-2 Upper distributor board ass'y. (281 624-2 unit)
272 521-2A Upper distributor board ass'y. (281 624-2A unit)
272 522-2 Upper distributor board ass'y. (281 632-2 unit)
272 522-2A Upper distributor board ass'y. (281 632-2A unit)
-28a 1 504055-T Connector
-28b 1 510 517 Cap - connector
-29 4 210 637-1 Standoff 10-32

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3.0 TEST STAND REQUIREMENTS
3.1 In order to test an Altronlc II-CPU Ignition system, a special test stand is required. Such a stand can be built
starting with the elements of an ignition test stand suitable for a standard Altronic II system.
3.2 A standard ignition test stand Includes these items:
A. A variable speed motor of 0.5 HP or greater, capable of rotating 1,500 RPM.
B. Mounting adaptation to both base and flange mount configurations.
C. A spark degree wheel graduated in 360 increments with the Indicator attached to the shaft driving the Altronic
II unit.
D. Sixteen (16) ignition coils 291 001 connected to suitable, adjustable spark gaps.
3.3 The following items are additionally required to test the Altronic II-CPU system:
A. A source of gear tooth pulses mechanically connected to the Altronic II unit drive; a 180 tooth gear is
suggested.
B. A single reset pin (6-32 machine screw suggested) mounted to the face of the gear.
C. Magnetic pick-ups mounted to sense the gear teeth (A.) and reset pin (B.).
D. A primary wiring harness connecting the ignition coils to the CPU Control Unit. This requires connector
MS3108A-22-14S- Altronic part no. 504 056.
E. A 581 602 manual control loop unit to simulate the 4-20ma control signal.
F. A DC power source capable of supplying 12-24VDC, 5 amps.
G. An Altronic II-CPU Alternator; part no. 290 213H is recommended. A distributor shaft assembly with 2:1 gear
is required to property test 4-cycle CPU Control Units. The rotating magnet on the distributor shaft assembly
must be over the Hall-effect switch when the reset pin on the test stand is opposite its magnetic pick-up.
H. An Altronic II-CPU Back Cover assembly 281 500-1 or -2.
I. A set of Altronic II-CPU test memory chips. This consists of several test chips programmed with the number
of teeth used on the test stand (usually 180).
J. A means to elevate the CPU Control Unit to a controlled temperature of 150° F. (65° C.).

Reset Pin

Motor
Magnetic
Pick-up (2)

180 Tooth ITTTTm'-r'r-lr-rrr-ol =::1----t------J

Gear CPU
Coils
Unit
Spark c;:::;:::~=:J 581602
Wheel

ALTRONIC Gear Teeth

II
Reset

Alternator

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4.0 TESTING PROCEDURE- BACK COVER ASSEMBLY: 281 50o-1, 281 500-2; DC CONVERTER: 281 55o-2

4.1 VOLTAGE OUTPUT TEST, ALTERNATOR -Operate the Alternator at 300 RPM with the 5-pin connector harness
disconnected. The voltage between the "B" pin (-) and "A" pin ( +) should be:
281 500-1 Back Cover- 330 +/-15 VDC
281 500-2 Back Cover - 400 + 1- 20 VDC
4.2 VOLTAGE OUTPUT TEST, DC CONVERTER - Connect the DC Converter to a source of 24 VDC with the output
terminals disconnected. The voltage between the H.V.OUT (-)and the GND (+)output terminals should be:
281 550-2 Converter - 400 + 1- 20 VDC

5.0 TESTING PROCEDURE- CPU CONTROL UNIT: 281 5xx-x, 281 6xx-x

5.1 OPERATIONAL TEST -With the system completely connected, operate the test stand (180-tooth gear) at the
speed indicated for each step. When testing 24 or 32-output units, the output connectors may be connected
one at a time to the test stand coils. NOTE: It is recommended that these tests be performed with the CPU
Control Unit heated to a temperature of 150° F. (65° C.).
180TOOTH
GEAR RPM TEST
75 RPM All outputs fire a 7mm gap.
300 RPM All outputs fire a 15mm gap.
300 RPM Each cylinder fires consistently in sequence; timing as follows starting with output "A" and
proceeding in alphabetical sequence A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-J-K-L-M-R-S-T-U.
Unit 281 508-2; Memory H4A180.DA:
0-90-180-270-0-90-180-270
Unit 281 508-2A; Memory H2N180.DA:
0-0-60-60-180-180-240-240
Unit 281 512-2; Memory L4A180.DA:
0-60-120-180-240-300-0-60-120-180-240-300
Unit 281 512-2A; Memory L2R180.DA:
0-0-60-60-120-120-180-180-240-240-300-300
Unit 281 516-2; Memory P4A180.DA:
0-45-90-135-180-225-270-315-0-45-90-135-180-225-270-315
Unit 281 516-2A; Memory P2N180.DA:
0-0-40-40-90-90-130-130-180-180-220-220-270-270-310-31 0
Unit 281 624-2; Memory X4L180.DA:
0-36-120-156-240-276-0-36-120-156-240-276 (upper connector)
4-40-124-160-244-280-4-40-124-160-244-280 (lower connector)
Unit 281 632-2; Memory Z4L 180.DA:
0-36-90-126-180-216-270-306-0-36-90-126-180-216-270-306 (upper connector)
4-40-94-130-184-220-27 4-31 0-4-40-94-130-184-220-274-31 0 (I ower connector)
300 RPM Check timing change on output "A".
Timing switch SW1:
1 degree per switch step = 15 degrees total span
Timing switch SW2:
1 degree per switch step = 15 degrees total span
Current loop timing control (SW3 open):
48 degrees change from 4-20 rna (1-5 VDC) input

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6.0 TESTING PROCEDURE- HALL-EFFECT PICK-UP: 591 014-x
6.1 OPERATIONAL TEST - A source of 8-12 volts DC is required In addition to an ohmmeter. The DC source may
be a small battery or a commercial power supply. Use one of the trigger magnets 260 604 or 720 002 and follow
the test hook-up shown below.

VOLTMETER
METER SHOULD INDICATE VOLTAGE
WHEN MAGNET IS PRESENT.

7.0 OSCILLOSCOPE TESTING

7.1 TEST SET-UP- Two 100:1 oscilloscope probes are required. NOTE: The signals being monitored are 300-400
volts, negative polarity. The system should be completely connected with the test stand (180-tooth gear)
operating at 300 RPM. It is recommended that these tests be performed with the CPU Control Unit heated to a
temperature of 150° F. (65° C.).
7.2 STORAGE CAPACITOR VOLTAGE PATIERN
A. The trigger input of the oscilloscope should be connected to the "A" primary coil lead. NOTE: This is a 300
volt, negative polarity signal.
B. Connect the oscilloscope reading probe to the "N" lead of the output connector. All Altronic II-CPU systems
have dual storage capacitors. Therefore, half the outputs (A, C, E, etc.) appear on the "N" pin; the other half
(B, D, F, etc.) on the "V" pin. Normal capacitor patterns are shown below for both alternator and DC converter
powered systems.
ALTERNATOR-330V. OUTPUT SHOWN DC CONVERTER - 390V. OUTPUT
12-CYL. MEMORY L4A180.DA 12-CYL. MEMORY L4A180.DA

OV.
A c E ( J L .~ c OV.
A c E .~ J L .~ c

200V. 200V.
\ \
'-
\ \
'-
\
400V.
'"' '"' 400V.

ALTERNATOR- 330V. OUTPUT SHOWN DC CONVERTER - 390V. OUTPUT

16-CYL. MEMORY P4A180.DA 16-CYL. MEMORY L4A180.DA

ov. A .~ .~ .~ J .~ J .1 .~ .~ .~ OV.
A .~ .~ .~ J .~ .~ T .~ .~ J

200V. 200V.
., ' .,
400V.
"' "" "" ' '"\,
"" "'-
400V.

0 100 200 300 400 500 0 100 200 300 400 500
msec. msec.

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7.3 OTHER TEST POINTS- The chart below gives the oscilloscope settings for the various system tests. A dual trace
scope is required.

TEST CHANNEL1 CHANNEL2 SCOPE GAD TRIGGER

Reset Point "8" Not used Point "A" Channel1
2 volts/div. Normal
Gear Point "8" Point "C" Point "A" Channel1
teeth 2 volts/div. 2 volts/div. Normal
4-20ma Point "Y" Not used Point "X" Channel1
signal 2 volts/div. Normal

NOTE: If any pattern deviates from that shown below, change the logic board assembly (-2a). This assumes that the
two pick-ups and loop power source are known to be good.

SCOPE CONNECTION POINTS RESET SIGNAL PATTERN

(View Channel 1)

j v GROUND
0 - - LEVELOF
L SCOPE
T
A
~o : : l - - - - -0- - - - 1 G
E f------'------____j_- - - -5 VOLTS
TEST POINTS
oiARCxvz I 360° - 2-CYCLE
720° - 4-CYCLE
A = SCOPE GND. ( + 5V OF CIRCUIT) FOR
RESET AND GEAR TEETH
X = SCOPE GND. FOR 4-20mA SIGNAL TIME

4-20mA CONTROL SIGNAL

(View Channel 1)
GEAR TOOTH SIGNAL
12V
(View Channel 2)

4mAINPUT
GROUND
v 100HZ.
- - r- - LEVELOF
0
L SCOPE
T
A
G
E 1--- '---- - '---- - -5 VOLTS

TIME
(0.5 msec/div.)

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8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform all tests with the test stand operating at 300 RPM. The following chart assumes a property functioning
Alternator section and property Installed magnetic pick-ups.
PROBLEM TEST TEST INDICATION CORRECTIVE ACTION
No output Section 4.1 Low voltage Replace transistor (2-1 0);
(Back Cover) Replace cover circuit board ass'y (2-2)
No output Section4.2 Low voltage Replace circuit board ass'y (3-1 )
(DC Converter)
No output Section 7.2 300+ VDC Check cycle trigger magnet arm line-up
(Alternator)
No output Section 7.2 0-SOVDC Replace distributor board ass'y. (-6)
(CPU Unit)
300+ VDC Replace logic board ass'y. (-2)
One output does Section 5.1 I 7.2 Missing discharge on stand Replace distributor board ass'y. (-6)
not fire or scope
Only one output Section 5.1 I 7.2 One spark gap only is firing Replace distributor board ass'y. (-6)
fires or one output
fires constantly
Timing varies Section 5.1 Timing other than as shown Replace logic board ass'y. (-2)

9.0 BOARD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - CPU CONTROL UNIT

9.1 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (refer to Fig. 4 or 5)
A. Un-plug the 4-pin and 3-pin connectors at the right hand side of the cover.
B. To remove the logic board assembly (-2), remove nut (-2f), shield board (-2b) and standoff (-2e). The logic
board (-2a) on the cover can then be removed. Then remove screws (-2d) and two screws (-12) behind the
terminal strip assemblies; this allows the connection board assembly (which is tied by ribbon cable to the
component board) to be removed.
C. Remove standoffs (-2c) and two screws (-12) directly securing the upper end of the distributor board.
D. In 281 624 and 281 632 units only: To remove upper distributor board assembly (-28), remove four connector
screws (-8) and push the connector (-288) back inside the box. The upper distributor board assembly (-28)
can then be removed from the box. Remove four standoffs (-29).
E. To remove the distributor board assembly (-6), remove four connector screws (-8) and push the connector
(-68) back inside the box. The distributor board assembly (-6) can then be removed from the box.
9.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (refer to Fig. 4 or 5)
A. Check the condition of gaskets (-7), (-21), (-23) and shock mounts (-13); replace if necessary. Install new
hardware where needed.
B. To Install the distributor board assembly (-6), set the board into place in the box. Install connector gasket
(-7) in place and insert connector (-68) through the hole with the keyway facing the bottom of the box. Install
screws (-8) and lockwashers (-9) and tighten securely.
C. In 281 624 and 281 632 units only: Install and tighten four standoffs (-29). To install the upper distributor
board assembly (-28), set the board into place in the box. Install connector gasket (-7) in place and insert
connector (-288) through the hole with the keyway facing the bottom of the box. Install screws (-8) and
lockwashers (-9) and tighten securely.
D. Install and tighten two screws (-12) and two standoffs (-2c) through the distributor board assembly.
E. To install the logic board assembly (-2), install the logic board (-2a) onto the cover studs and install and tighten
standoffs (-2e). Install the shield board (-2b), lockwashers (-2g) and nuts (-2f); tighten securely. Then install
the connection board assembly into place over the distributor board in the box and secure with four screws
(-12) and (-2d).
F. Plug in the 4-pin and 3-pin connectors at the right hand side of the cover.
G. Retest the completely assembled unit per sections 5.0 and 7.0 to insure correct operation.

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