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Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on March 28, 1975.
As of Monday, October 21st, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1974 and older GM, AMC and foreign vehicles with conventional ignition systems

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-50
  • Executive Order 50 / D50
  • ARB # D-50
  • Executive Order No: D-50
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-50
  • Resolution D-50
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D-50 Document:

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State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—50 — Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code MARDEK CORPORATION "MOBELEC ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM" Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and . ~ Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39023 of the Health and Safety Code; IT IS ORDERED AND RESQLVED: That the installation of the "Mobelec Ignition System" marketed and manufactured by Mardek Corporation, P.0. Box 2860, Newport Beach, California 92663, has been found to not reduce the effectiveness of > required motor vehicle poliution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 for 1974 and older model—year General Motors and American Motors Vehicles with 8 cylinder Delco distributors and~ foreign vehicies originally equipped with a conventional breakerpoint ignition system and concentric pivot—point distributors. The device consists of a magnetic pick—up unit and mounting plate installed inside the distributor and a capacitive discharge system mounted in the engine compartment. A cam lobe adapter is used for 4 cylinder applications, and a special adapter circuit for those vehicles. equ1pped with a Dana electronic speed sensor. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation 1nstruct1ons for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle to spec1f1cat1ons different than those listed by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the device as — originally submitted to the Air Resources Board for evaluation that adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control— devices shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of this device using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect that the use of this device may have on any warranty—either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer.

THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE "MOBELEC ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM.*" . No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes unlawful, untrue or misleading advertising, and Section 17534 makes violation punishable as a misdemeanor. Sections 39130 and 39184 of the Health and Safety Code provide as follows: "39130. No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the board for certification of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device unless that device has been certified by the board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified device. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor." "39184. (a) No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the board for accreditation of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device for use on any used motor vehicle unless that device has been — accredited by the board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, adver— tise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as an accredited device. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor." Any apparent violation of the conditions of this Executive Order will be submitted to the Attorney General of California for such action has he deems advisable. Executed at Sacramento, California, this 25 day of March, 1975, WILLIAM STMMONS Executive Officer

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD March 11, 1975 Staff Report Evaluation of Mardek Corporation "Mobelec Electronic Ignition System" for Compliance with the Requirements of Section 27156 of the Motor Vehicle Code — Introduction Mardek Corporation, P.0. Box 2860, Newport Beach, California 92663 has submitted an application requesting an exemption from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for the "Mobelec Electronic Ignition Sytem" (Reference — Exhibit A). . Vehicle Code Section 27156 prohibits'thé installation of any device or mechanism which adversely affects the pperation or performance of the emission control system. This sefition of the vehicle code also authorizes the Air Resources Board to exempt any device from this prohibition if a finding is made showing the device does not reduce the effectiveness of the emission control sysfem.‘ The applicant originally requested the exemptfon be granted on all 1974 and older model— year vehicfes originally equipped with convertional breakerpoint system. However, the app]fcant's letter of March 10, 1975 limited the vehicle app1ication to General Motors 8 cy]inder"and foreign vehicles originally equipped with a conventional breakerpoing ignition system and concentric pivot—point distributors. (Reference — Exhibit A) Tf. System Déscription The "Mobelec Electronic Ignition System" consists of the magnetic

pick—up unit, switching amplifier, a cam adapter for 4—cylinder application, a mounting plate for the magnetic pick—up unit and a special electric circuit for those Dana NOx device with an electronic speed sensor. The magnetic pick—up unit is mounted approximately the same location as breakerpoints (Reference — Exhibit B). Air gap between the cém Tobe and the pick—up unit is determined by a plastic ‘fee]er'gauge.‘ When the distributor shafts fotates, the high points of the cam lobe moving past the magnetic pi;k-up will generate an . electronic signal. Thifiysigna] actuates thé switch within the amplifier contro1Ting the current flow to the primary side of the cofl. The amplifier is basically a capacitive discharge system with typical electrical characteristics. (Reference — Exhibit C). The purpose of the "Mobelec Electronic Ignition System" is to reduce the maintenance associated with a breakerpoint system. It is claimed by the applicant that the installation of this device would simplify tune—up and provide better control of ignition timing. II1. System Evaluation . The applicant submitted Hot CVS—1972 emission data performed by Olson Laboratories, Inc. of 421 East Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, California —92805. The test vehicles are described below: Make and Model—Year Engine (CID) Transmission Carburetor Emission Control System 1967 Buick Le Sabre > 340 , Automatic 4—Barrel AI—EM—Carter NOx devic 1967 Volkswagen 97 Manual v 1—Barrel STP NOx devi;e

The following tables summarize the emission results: Hot CVS—1972 Exhaust Emission Tests . (grams/mile) Vehicle Configuration HC — CO — NOx . 1967 Buick Baseline 1.9 53 2.1 Mobelec 1.6 57 1.9 Baseline—Carter NOx 1.7 51 2.2 Mobelec—Carter NOx 1.7 53 1.9 1967 Volkswagen Baseline 5.8 53 2.0 Mobelec 5.6 49 1.9 Baseline—STP NOx 5.3 56 1.4 Mobelec—STP NOx 5.6 52 1.3 The above. data with the Carter NOx device are inconclusive. > Based on emissjofi tests with the Carter device the Air Resources Board Laboratory has recorded significant NOX reductions. The Volkswagen data indicate the device does not.haVe any adverse-effect_bn the emission control system. The ‘Air Resources Board Laboratory conducted tests to compare the advance characteristics:and the electrical outputs with and without the device on a vehicle. A comparison of the advance characteristics of —a Chrysler and Ford distributor using a distributor machine was performed. <In addition tests were performed to determine the compatibility of the "Mobelec" device with the Carter and Dana speed sensors. The vehicle used in the ARB tests is described below: * Make and Model—Year Engine (CID) Transmission Carburetor Emission Control — System 1974 American Motors 360 Automatic ?—Barrel AL—EM—EGR Ambassador Station Wagon

. ~ The following tables summarize the results of the ARB tests: Centrifugal Spark Advance {Crankshaft Degree) Engine Speed 1974 Ambassador Ford Dist. Chrysler Dist. {rpm) Baseline Device «Baseline Device Baseline Device® Idle 0 2C 0 0 0 0 0 1000 0 4000 20 D4 3 3 3 4 1500 12 12 _ 7 7 19 18 2000 115 15 11 _ 8 21 19 2500 17 17 16 13 22 21 3000 19 19 19 16 24 23 Vacuum Spark Advance {Crankshaft Degree) Vacuum 1974 Ambassador Ford Dist. Chrysler Dist. . {in Hg) BaseTline Device Baseline Device ‘Baseline Device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 o {oo _ 1 o l4 o 10 oo 20070 . 7 8 6 t 2 2 15 | 15 > ‘ 'Ifl ' 14 ———_11 22 14 20 1500 0 14 15. s1 22 14 Spark Duration (Microseconds ) Engine Speed 1974 Ambassador {rpm) BaseTine Device | > Idle _ 1300 180 1500 f 1300 180 2000 . 1000 180 . 3000 700 180

Secondary Voltage Rise Time (Microseconds) Engine Speed v 1974 Ambassador {rpm) Baseline Device Idle 40—50 12—20 2000 40—50 20 3000 . 50 20 Secondary Voltage Required (Kilovalt) Engine Speed < _ 1974 Ambassador (rpm) Baseline Device Idle Cu 3 ‘ o2 1200 _ 44000 14 2000 e . 14 3000 1 12 Secondary Voltage Available (Ki]ovo]t) >Engine Speed 1974 Ambassador < {(rpm) Baseline Device Idle E 28 40 1200 . 29 40 2000 30 40 3000 2g 40 The above data show typical changes in rise time, spark duration and available secondary voltage from capacitive discharge ignition system and would not be expected to have any adverse effects on the exhaust emission.

Installation of the "Mobelec Electronic Ignition System" indicated a significant change in spark timing on the Chrysler and Ford apb]ications above 10" Hg. vacuum. A spark retard of 8 degrees and 3 degrees was observed on the Chrysler and Ford distributors, respectively. An © additional 3 degree retard was observed on the Ford distributor when the engine speed is greater than 1500 rpm. This spark retard is caused by the off—center pivot movement of these distributors. Movement of this pivot cahses the spark to advance on breakerpoints system but . has no effect on the timing of breakerless systems. The étaff has established limits allowing no more than 4 degree of sustéined'retard above 55 mph. Therefore, the installation of this device on Chrysler and Ford vehicles is unacceptable. Excessive timing retard at high speed operation will reduce vaive lTife: This deterioration allows the valves to lose their sealing capacity which will increase hydrocarbon emission. The Dana speed sensor in addition, is not compatible with the "Mobelec" device therefore a special adopter— circuit is used for the Dana applications. No incomp#tibiTity exists between the Carter and "Mobelec" device. ‘The tests show the speeds which the speed sensor solenoid actuate are approximate]y identical With'and without the "Mobelec" device. IV. Conclusion and Recommendation The staff believes the installation of the "Mobelec Electronic Ignition System" will not lead to increases in exhaust emission on motor vehicle . applications. Therefore, the staff recommends that "Mardek‘Corporation be granted an exemption from the prohibitions of Section 27156 for 1974 and older model—year vehicles equipped with concentric pivot distributors {i.e. Gefiera] Motor 8 cylinder) and conventional breakerpoint ignition system.

. l t2) i | Page 1 of 2 | Exhibit A January 30, 1975. ' Application A Applicatibn by Hardek Coiporation for Resolution of Compliance with Section 27156, Stgte of California Vehicle Code. Re:— Item II. Request for Board Finding. 1 Detailed Description: The Mobelec Electronic Ignition System features an electronic triggerhead sensing device. This unit is located within the distributor housing and next to, but not touching the O.E.M. distributor cam. As the distributor cam turns, the cam lobes revolve past the sensing triggerhead to break a magnetic field, that in turn is the signal required for discharging spark to the plugs as supplied by the Mobelec power module and O.E.M. coil. ' 2; Purpose of the device: _ * 2 The Mobelec Electronic Ignition is desiqgned to repléce conventional breaker points and condenser. This eliminates the need for reqgular replacement, simplifies tune—ups, and cuts maintenance costs. 3. Detailed Instructions for Installation: See attached. 4. Applicable emission test data: See éttgched. .5,. Listing of makes and models of vehicles: See‘attacfied, Page 8, 9, 10 of . Installation Instructions. 6. Agreement: Mardek Corporation, P.O. Box 2860, Newport Beach, California 92663, hereby agrees that upon request will be delivered to the Executive Officer a Mobelec device for Independent evaluation. o , e Edward R. Eryan, Yan. Pesearc‘ MARDEK COPPORATION

. Exhibit A (Cont.) Page 2 of 2 © March 10, 1975 State of California Air Resources Board 9528 Telstar Ave, El‘Monte CA 91731 Attention: Mr. George Lew Dear George: In agreement with our meeting of Friday, March 7 1975 we are changing our application as follows: We will drop the Ford and Chrysler. We will block out the plate.number reference in the instructions. When we have completed our tests on the Ford and Chrysler we will get back with Mr. Kenny and show him what we have done, Very truly yours, Zgaj 7%%&»— Bud Bryan ; Manager, Technical Services BB:lr A| C/Y 3/t[25 C MARDEC CORPORATION amn mnssiidoniuT: OP4— paeoz L. in ceotta //:W'L _Cta ‘MV"IPL’, /“-%Lx&‘é /[,4/1,4//’44 74" 4//’)&? /-{9”- Ce'?,z?/’i,awf% /zd/y _eagarrged) ;;_74/4&‘stfezzin ,&JZ P.O. BOX 2860 arlagheh —ke: foral $ G/‘fiaj,&,&q_, Leaudlfoys— NEWPORT SEACH CALIF. 92663 (714) 548—3471

hn 2o iy L oy, oc ~— Exhibit B / O L* . * . MOBELEC © Page J of 16 ELECTRONIC BREAKERLESS IGNITION SYSTEM .. Lo C — «0_ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERA L INF ORMA TION ‘~ We h#ve developed the highest quality, most advanced, breakerless C. D. electronic i}gv’nitioé av?a.ilabi_e. 4 O Th; Mobelec Breakerles;s Ignition System has been designed for .six'nple‘: installation. Anyone familiar with tune—up procedurgs can complete the installatiovh in about 45 minutes. The .Mobelec system is _éxtremely reliable and fr.)aintenance freé, requiring very —little service, once ,installéd.v Since normal distributor tune-up‘s wiil né longer be required, it is ‘Iovorthwh'ile'to spend a little extra time making sure everything_ is just right. > When you ha-.ve Jg:omple;ted your installation you may find that you have extra p;a.rts. Don‘t be concgrned. We have included items ;fich as a_da}')ter plates.,A screw(s), washers,' and a tachometer adapter; some of wi’xich your car may not 'regqire. Retain these ‘parts :_in the evenfi that :you change autofiaobiles and wish to vput your Mobéle;: unit on your next car. It is;reccmme_ndeé the directions be read through once before bgginnihg the installation, to Abec‘ome familiar with the procedure. . Th.e follcs;ving tools -will be required: 1. fiediufi sizéd screwdriver 2. Dz'i:u — 1/8 iach {3mm} 3. Wire ;trippers 4. Pliers or wire crimpers 5. TIMING LIGHT

: sys > w ~ Exhibit B {cont‘d) ’ Page 2 of 16 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE _ MOUNTING THE ELECTRONIC POWER MODULE O L. In selecting a mounting location for the unit, several things must be considered: the module must be close enough so the wires reach to the distributor and coil. . The electrical wires méy be shortened or lengthened ; however, the thick triggerhead lead wire MUST NOT BE CUT OR CRUSHED. — Tfy to find a cool place at least ©12" away from the exhaust system. Often the ideal location is somewhere near the front of the en'givne compartment, where cool air enters, After you have decided on the best place for the electrénic-module, mark the location for the three mounting holes. Drill three holes 1/8" diameter (3mm}. Place the ground wire under one of the mounting screws, making sure a good, clean connection is made. The spacers provided may beused to mount the unit on uneven surfaces. A good, clean ground connection is essential for correct operation. The ground \ wire may be extended if necessary. _ TRIGGERHEAD INSTALLATION 1. _ Remove distributor cap and rotor, 2. Remove ignition points and condenser. 3. See List A (back page) for approprfate adapter plate. 4. The adapter plates are designed to fit in place of the conventional breaker points. Position the adapter plate where the points had been. Notice that the threaded holes are used to mount the triggerhead while the remaining holes secure the adapter plate. NOTE: ~If the a.dapterjlate doesn‘t appear to fit, see "Troubleshooting Tips‘‘ (in the back . . & ~ of the instruction manual).

im l — Exhibit B (Cont‘d) | . Page Sof ts # 5. > ..s‘e‘cvure adapfer plate with 8—32 flathead screw(8)}. 6. ~Position the triggerhead on the adapter plate and secure with two 10—32 screws. PR Lightly ti'ght:en screws, with the triggerhead clear of distributor cam lobes. ‘~ NOTE: On Chryéler cars the ‘triggerhead must be inverted(Fig. 1. Place the two flat washers on top of the triggerhead to compensate for plate thickness. ~v FOUR CYLINDER ENGINES ONLY 1. Position the black timing cap over the top ofthe distributor cam, Make sure the cap ‘slips ail the way down, letting the rotor seat -properly.- (Fig.' 2) If the timing cap _ is loose,seécure with Loctite }.Locl‘c n‘ Seal. The function of the timing cap is to givg a very _pr'e‘cise timing point fo‘r the triggerhead, as the peak of the c:«.xm lobe on many four.cylin'der distributors is not pronounc_efi. ;(S ome late model batsuns, howeQer, do no’tv require the timing cap, as the cam lobes are-firecise). GAPPING THE TRIGCERHEAD Crank the engine slowly or roll the car in gea? until t'he peak of the distributor cam lobe is facing the triggerhead sensors, indicated by a'r‘row (fig. 3). Set the clearance gafi between triggerhead sensors and cam lobé at. . 004" (orange gauge). On four cyiinder engines, uéing the Timing Disc, the clearance should be \set at between . 002" — . 004". 'ljightzen' screws and re—check ga-.p. Wiminnnfins ay wbnnrotuninnends Route the iriggerhead wire at lgést halfway .ar_ound the irléide of the distributor. . ‘];'his p.rovides plenty of slack for movement of the distributor adv.a.nce system, | ‘bn some distrib‘utors, a srflall notchv should be made in the distrib.utor cap for the exit of t’he wire. The cap may be notched with a réund file. Make sure t};e wire is not pin.chved or bent when the cap is installed. éheck that the triggerhead wire is clear of all moving parts and allows free movement of the vacuum advance mechanism.

Page 4. & — Exhibit B (Cont‘d) Page 4 of 16 ~ TRIGGERHEAD INSTALLATION {NSERT WASHERS UNDER SCREWS INVERT TRIGGERHEAD ON CHRYSLER CARS. Fig. 1 TIMING CAP ON 4 CYLINDER ENGINES PEAK OF CAM LOBE FACING SENSING, POINTS INDICATED BY ARROW PLASTIC FEELER Gause ‘ — Fig. 3 > L

MJ _ i2 P 5. . Exhibit B (Cont‘d) Pagea eof 15 5. .. Inspect and reinstall distributor rotor and cap, making sure the rotor is correctly ‘ . in place _and the contact point is clean. ~ 6. _, Check that spark pl\ig wires are correctly installed and in good condition. pooce Ob C ' ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION | CARS WITH NEGATIVEGROUND (most automobiles}. See (Fig. 4). 0 Short BlackGround Green = negative (—) side of c011 Yellow = pos:.txve (+) side of goil Red Voltage (1gmt1on) a e Remove ongmal wires from the negative (—) side of the coil. Wrap with electrical " tabe.- j 2. Connect green wire of the Mobelec to the negative (—) side of the coil. ‘3. Remove originai .wires frc;m the positive (+] s'ifie of the coil. W;-ap \yith electrical t'a.p‘e. | | - 1O 4. ACo‘nnect.-red wire of the Mobelec to the wire(s} removed from p;)sitive (4;) side .of thé coil. (This'is the ignition switch w.ire and ;encIos-ed .:small adaétor may be used . for this connection).' ~5. Connect yellow wire of the Mobelec to the positive (+) side of the coil. 6. Place the short black wire under one of the Mobelec module mounting screws. Be sure a good clean ground connection is made. ' — CHECK THIS INSTALLATION CAREFULLY AS REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE THE MOBELEC UNIT; MAKE SURE LOOSE WIRES ARE CAREFULLY WRAPPED. ° CARS WITH POSITIVE GROUND (ONLY early English Imports have Positive Ground) The red- w}ire of the Mobelec becomes the ground, and the short black Mobelec wire becomes the Qoltage input, The yellow and green Mobelec wires are connected

€arys C. Exhibit B (Cont‘dj Page 6 of 16 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NEGATIVE GROUND WIRING DIAGRAM RED TO IGNiTION {PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED TO POSITIVE SIDE OF COIL) GREEN 415. Sw. sAT) + * _YELLOW TRIGGERHEAD TO BE LOCATED IN DISTRIBUTOR coft, o Fig. 4 ELECTRONIC MODULE

rage /. L > Exhibit B (Cont‘d Page 7 as above, Resistors and radio intenerence(z capac)itors are not requiregd a.ngf 16 i should be disconnected from the'coil._ OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS * Nemiin Sp aaparges npve uin once u> q. Check electrical installation and connections,. Tape any exposed connections and route wires away from exhaust system, using wire ties provided. Do not route . triggerhead wire too'clo'se to high current cables. ~Start'en_gine and allow to warm up. A faint whistle may be heard from the electronic mros module. This is normal. 3. Set timing to manufactueer‘s recommendations, using a TIMING LIGHT.

wanla w 6w e y vurew s February 25, 1975 Air Resources Board Laboratory 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, CA 91731 Attention: George Lew Dear George, ‘ In accordanée with your request of yesterday, attached herewith is the revised Adaptor Plate Se— lection Chart. You will note, George, that the 009 plate reference, accidently omitted from the original list is included. Also, you will note that the dual point application has been deleted and a statement indicating that the Mobelec system is not applicable in automobiles where dual points are used, i.e. (retard/advance ignition systems) Yours truly, BDevele _ Derek M. Torléy DMT/ch _ enclosures CORPORATION .. P.O. BOX 2860 NEWPORT BEACH CALIF. 22663 (714) 548—3471

Exhibit B (Cont‘d) Page 9 of 16 * ADAPTOR PLATE SELECTION CHART ‘OME STIC AUTOMOBILES PLATE NUMBER _ MAKE AND MODEL ‘009 American Motors (*67—‘74) 8 cyl. . Chevrolet (‘64—‘74) Scy1. Cadiliac (‘60—‘74) Pontiac (‘63—‘74) 8 cyl. _Oldsmobile (‘64—‘74) 8 cyl. M21 ‘ t ';Jensen Interceptor

Exhibit B (Cont‘d) Page 10 of 16 ADAPTOR PLATE SELECTION CHART QORE IGN AUTOMOBILES — PLATE NUMBER MAKE AND MODEL MS Audi (‘68—‘74) *BMW (‘68—‘74) 1600,2000,2002tii *Capri (‘69—‘74) 4 cyl Opel (‘67—‘74) Manta, Rallye, Kadett *Pinto (‘71—‘74)} 1600, 2000 (Bosch dist.) *Porsche (031 dist.) 912 (!66—"‘69) 914—4 (‘70—‘74) *Volkswagen (‘68—74) Volvo (4 cyl.} 121 (‘68—74), 123 (‘68—‘74), 142 (!68—‘72 144 (‘68—‘74), 145 (‘68—74), 142/144 Grand Luxe (‘70—‘74 1800 (‘69—‘74) *Mercedes 4 cyl. 005 *BMW (‘68—‘74) 3.0S, 3.0CS, 3.0SI, 3.0CSI *Capri (‘69—‘74) 6 cyl — Ford Mustang II (Bosch dist.) *Porsche 914—6 *Mercedes (53—‘74) 012 Honda Civic 1200 Toyota Corolla(‘67—‘74) Celica(‘72—‘74) Crown{(‘68—‘74) Trucks (!72—‘74) ‘l’ > 013 *Datsun (‘70—‘74) single point C 015 *Pinto 1600 (U.S. dist.) 018 *Datsun (‘65— '74) single point 022 *BMW 1600, 2000, 2002, 3.08, 3.0CS . *Mercedes ('53-'72) *Volkswagen (‘67) 024 *Mercedes (‘65—‘72) *Porsclie (‘72—+‘74) 911 (Bosch dist.),912 ('68 ‘69)Bosch dist., 914—6 *Some cars appear more than once in the list. This is because manufacturers occasionally equip same year/model cars with vvarious distributors. The Mobelec Electronic Ignition is not suitable for use in those automobiles equipped with dual points, i.e. (retard/advance ignition systenms.)

Exhibit 8 (Cont‘d) Page 11 of 16 The f b6llowing cars do not require adaptor plates: Austin (‘65—‘74) Cooper, America, Marina, Jensen Healy Jaguar (‘59—‘74) All models except V—12 Lotus (‘64—‘71) Elan, Elite, Europa M.G. (‘(50—‘74) TD,.TF, MGA, JS5, Midget, MCB Morgan (‘58—‘68) Plus 4 Morris (‘53—‘74) Minor Rover 2000 TC (‘67—‘74) Sunbeam (all U.K. Chrysler) Super 7 (with Lucas dist.) Triumph (‘56—‘74)(Lucas dist.only) TRZ, TR3, TR4, TR4A TR250, TR6, Spitfire

Exhibit B (Cont‘d) Page 12 of 6 i February 17, 1975. Air Resources Board Laboratory, 9528 Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA. 91731.~ — For the Attention of Mr. K. D. Drachand, Chief, Vehicle Compliance. Dear Mr, Drachand, Thank you for your letter of February 11, 1975 regarding our application for exemption from Section 27156 on the Mobelec Electronic Iqnition. Re:— Paragraph 1. Enclosed herewith is technical data concerning the compatibility of the Mobelec with the Carter and Dana devices. Re:— Paragraph 2. We have made changes on our vehicle application list "to exclude those vehicles originally equipped with a breakerless iqnition system, Re:— Paragraph 3. Installation instructions for those vehicles, i.e. Porsche, Audi, originally equipped with capacitive discharge system are enclosed. — ' — Re:= Paragrph 4, We have excluded from our list of vehicle applications the Datsun cars equipped with dual point distributors (retard/advance iqnition system). * _MARDEK We very much bhope that the above information will enable the Air Resources Board to complete the evaluation of our application. CORPORATION Sincerely, r;)’)%fil.cb?‘. Derek M. Torley. P.O.BOX 2860 NEWPORT BEACH CALIF. 92663 (714) 548—3471

_—_P Exhibit B (Cont‘d) ~Page 13 of 16 February 17, 1975. To: Air Resources Board From: Mardek Corporation. The Carter Speed Sensor circuit operates according to manufacturers specifications with the !Hobelec ignition system by simply reconnecting the green lead from the Carter unit to the yellow lead terminal on the H.T. coil from the Mobelec. By connecting in this way, the Carter pulse sensing circuit is actuated by the ignition pulses from the Mobelec system and will operate at the same pulse speed setting. \The system performance was verified in accordance with the makers standard specifications. . Testing Method: Carter Device ‘ Rutomobile 1967 8 cylinder 340 CID Engine. h Using Carters specifications and collaborated by Mitchells Consumer Protection Handbook for retrofit smog devices, the following tests were conducted with the aid of an Autoscan 4000 apparatus. The Carter device was tested with conventional ignition. At 2510 RPM a change in vacuum was observed. This was found to be per manufacturers speclflcatlon. The test was repeated with conSLStancy six times. - The conventional iqgnition was removed and the Mobelec iqnition was installed. The green lead from the Carter device was changed from the regative side of the coil to the yellow lead of the Mobelec Iqgnition. This was done to actuate the Carter ignition pulse through and from the Mobelec Ignition. At 2510 RPM a change in vacuum was observed. The test was repeated six tlmes. Results were consistant. M =~ Tests were conducted at Olson Laboratories in Anaheinm.

P 6 Exhibit B (Cont‘d) Page 14 of 16 February 17, 1975. To: Air Resources Board} From: Mérdek Corporation. The Dana Retrofit NOx Speed Sensor device is normally connected to the positive terminal on the coil. The Dana device derives its power source from the nominal 8 ~ 12 volts positive on the coil terminal and incorporates an additional pulse sensing circuit which is actuated by the 8 ~ 12 volt pulses on the terminal of the coil, caused by the operation of the contact breakers and resistance drop across the ballast resistor. When the pulse rate is approximately equal to 1300 RPM onan 8 cylinder engine, the solencid valve circuit is switched. The Mobelec iqnition system.allows the Dana system to work according to the manufacturers specifications when the enclosed adaptor is w1red as per instructions. Laboratory tests measuring vacuum changes at manufacturers recommended RPM speeds indicated that the Dana Speed Sensor device functions correctly. No variations in the Dana Speed Sensor were found between conventional iqgnition with Dana retrofit, versus Mobelec ignition with adaptor and the Dana on a 1967 Buick 8 cylinder. Testing Method: Dana Device . . — Automobile 1967 8 cylinder 340 CID Engine. Using Dana‘s specifications and collaborated by specifications found in the Mitchell Consumer Protection handbook for retrofit smog devices, the following tests were conducted with the aid of an Autoscan 4000 apparatus. Conventional ignition equipped with the Dana NOx device was set to Dana‘s specification. —When the engine was brought to 1300 RPM vacuum change was observed on the vacuum gauge. The test was repeated six times. The conventional ignition was removed and the Mobelec ignition with adaptor and the Dana device was equxpped to the car and the test proceedure was repeated six times. The Dana devxce functloned exactly as it had with conventional lgn1tlon testing method. Tests were conducted at Olson Laboratories in Ansheinm.

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Exhibit B (Cont‘d) Page 16 of 16 February 17, 1975. To: Air Resources Board From: Mardek Corporation. Mobelec Installation Instructions for Porsche/Audi vehicles originally equipped with a eapacitive discharge system When fitting a Mobelec breakerless iqnition system to an Audi or a Porsche . incorporating the Bosch electronic ignition system, i.e. BHKZ, the connector on the end of the Bosch iqgnition unit must be withdrawn, and taped to one side as it will not be required when the Mobelec system is installed., Aso the ‘leads connected to the terminals 1 and 15 on the H.T. coil are removed and taped securely to one side as they will not be required. . The I-iébelec system is then installed on the car in accordance with the standard fitting instructions.‘ ‘Care must be taken to insure that the red lead of the Mobelec is connected to a 12 volt ignition switch circuit which is operative during the cranking period. Also the idle solenoid valve fitted on the Audi carburetor must be left connected to the iqgnition switch, and on some models this means re— connecting this lead which was previously connected to the ignition coil terminal number 15, to an alternative supply, i.e. where the red lead of ‘the Mobelec system is connected.

Exhibit C Page 1 of 5 State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD SPECIFICATIONS — IGNITION SYSTEM . Product Description Manufacturer Mobelec LTD, /Mardek Corn Name & Model No. _MobelecElectronic O > Tanition Address _P.O.hox 2860,Hewport Beach, CA or6e3 ___Telephone 714—548—3471 Mounting Position _Inside‘ Engine compartmen Type of Ignition ‘ Kettering Capacitive Discharge _% Electronic _x — Other preakerless CapacitiveDischarae Input Requirement' _ System input voltage and current (voTts and amps — RPM curve) 7 — 17 volts D.C. .5 — 2.5 Amps "II. OUT?UT Characteristics A. Primary System 1. System output voltage and current (volts and amps — RPM curve) 380 Volts — No curve ‘B. Secondary System 1. Available output secondary voltage (specify RPM or submit'v61tage5 rpm f ' curve) . 38 KV 1 — 10,000 PPM

Exhibit C (Cont‘d) Page 2 of 5 2. Secondary voltage rise time 5 — 15 m. sec Ed 3. Secondary output energy {at input voltage) 772.050 jonuias . 4. Spark duration (specify engine RPM) and spark gap) 150 m. sec.. nom. 10M4 gap Design details Storage capacifor capacitance {uf) and stored voltage 1 uf — 380 Volts C—D unit inductance (uH) not applicable Pulse triggering source patented macnetic triaqerhead Type o% transformer in C—D and turn ratio _ ferrite toroid 10-0-10/250 Transient voltage protection {open circuits and voltage surges) ' none‘ Close point time limit: not appliéahle Maximum point curreht ahd ground circuit resistance not applicable Osciliator frequency 7 Kiz Number and type of power transistor _2 x Texas Insturment R2433 anvosoipndonvitornnnrmieennmemanww\l~/. Ballast resistOors required? Yes — No _— Resistor Type — Resistor Size (ohms) n — Switch back to stock system? Yes __X menvness No ies Describe methods replace points

A_" . o .Exhibit C (Cofxtfd) Page 3 of 5 P’oiéttge and Vibration Protection yes Oberaflng Téemperature Range _. -40°§' _— + 300°p Humidity Range Electronics covered hy a polyvurethane compound functioning as a moisture barrier. Modifications from 0.E.M. Ignition timing modified? Yes No x — State modifications from O.E.M. Ignition System Characteristics none 'Engine Setting Changes? Yes __—__.__— . No _* none Describe Changes Specify any other changes from 0.E.M. .__none vi. Device information | Please attach circuit diégram, 0.E.M. and device s.park advance curves and photograph of spark line vproduced by device. Description of operating principle i The triqqerheadworks on discharging macnotie—math hence is very fast and independent of temperature variaticns

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