How to install an MSD 6A digital ignition module on your Mustang?
How to install an MSD 6A Digital Ignition Module on your 1979-1995 Mustang. 1. Ground the Gray tach output wire. 2. Turn on power to the ignition without starting the engine. 3. Hold the Gray tach output wire to ground for seven seconds. (AT LEAST five seconds.) 4. Release the wire from ground …
How does the MSD Ignition control work on a CD?
The MSD Ignition features a capacitor which is quickly charged with 520 – 535 volts and stores it until the ignition is triggered. With the CD design, the voltage sent to the coil positive terminal is always at full power even at high rpm. The MSD produces full power multiple sparks for each firing of a plug.
How does the MSD work on an 8 cylinder engine?
The MSD is programmed at the factory for use on 8-cylinder engines. If you are installing it to a different engine you will have to program the Ignition. This is easily achieved through the cylinder select wire loops on the side of the ignition.
What kind of wire do I need for MSD Ignition?
Wire Length: All of the wires of the MSD Ignition may be shortened as long as quality connectors are used or soldered in place. To lengthen the wires, use one size bigger gauge wire (12 gauge for the power leads and 16 gauge for the other wires) with the proper connections. All connections must be soldered and sealed.
How to install an MSD 6A Digital Ignition Module on your 1979-1995 Mustang. 1. Ground the Gray tach output wire. 2. Turn on power to the ignition without starting the engine. 3. Hold the Gray tach output wire to ground for seven seconds. (AT LEAST five seconds.) 4. Release the wire from ground
What to do if your MSD Ignition Control is not working?
You can get away with swapping most any standard coil just to confirm this test. If there is still no spark and all the connections and voltages check okay, the issue points at the MSD box and you should send the unit to the MSD Customer Support team.
Why is MSD the most popular aftermarket ignition?
MSD was the first company to develop and offer the multiple sparking, capacitive discharge ignition for engines. The line of MSD 6-Series Ignitions are the most popular aftermarket ignitions in the world due to our race-proven performance on the track and our reliability on the street!
What kind of battery does MSD 6 series ignition control use?
An MSD 6 Series Ignition Control will operate on any negative ground, 12 volt electrical system with a distributor. The MSD can be used with 16 volt batteries and can withstand a momentary 24 volts in case of jump starts.