How do you hook up a tachometer to a MSD Ignition?
Cut the wire from the spool, and strip the end of it with wire strippers. Attach a male connector to the end of the tach trigger wire. Slide the male connector to the port on the side of the MSD ignition control box.
What are the connectors for the MSD distributor?
1 – HEI/Tach Connector. 1 – Vac Lockout Kit. WARNING : Before installing the MSD Distributor, disconnect the battery cables. When. That is why we have assembled the MSD Ignition Wiring Diagrams and Tech Notes . GM HEI 4-Pin Module (Magnetic Trigger Pickup. If you have a 6AL. It’s all in the wiring diagrams with the MSD box. .
How does the MSD 6 series ignition work?
The MSD Ignition features a capacitor which is quickly charged (within one millisecond) with 460 – 480 volts and stores it until the ignition is triggered. With the CD design, the voltage sent to the coil is always at full power even at high rpm. MULTIPLE SPARKS The MSD 6 Series produces full power multiple sparks for each firing of a plug.
How do you replace a MSD crank trigger?
MSD offers replacement Non- Magnetic Pickups as PN 8276 for Crank Triggers. Twist the wires of the pickup together several times before connecting it to the MSD wiring harness. Twisting these wires together helps reduce the chances of Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI). Route the pickup harness along the chassis or engine block.
Cut the wire from the spool, and strip the end of it with wire strippers. Attach a male connector to the end of the tach trigger wire. Slide the male connector to the port on the side of the MSD ignition control box.
What kind of cable does MSD crank trigger use?
It’s MSD PN 8862 Shielded Magnetic Pick-up Cable 6 Feet. The New MSD Powergrid use a Triangle connector for the crank trigger cable. The new cable is provided with the Grid and has it’s own shielded ground wire.
How is the MSD connected to the ignition switch?
This wire turns the MSD on and off with the ignition switch. Generally, it will be connected to the wire that used to go to the coil’s positive terminal. It is very important to check for 12 volts on this wire when the key in on (in the run position) as well as during cranking.
How many volts does an MSD 6A / 6Al ignition control?
There are several other simple installation tips for the rest of the wires. The paired black and orange wires are the ONLY wires that will be connected to the coil terminals (black to negative, orange to positive). These wires are carrying over 480 volts so be cautious of touching or connecting any wires while the engine is running.