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User Manual Msd 6430 6ALN Ignition Control Installation

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Page 2 - gENERAL iNFORMATiON; BATTerY; Figure 1 Tach Terminal

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MsD 6T, 6TN These Ignitions feature a special 4-wire connector which plugs directly into an external rev limiter; the MSD PN 873...

Page 3 - MiScELLANEOuS iNFORMATiON; Compression

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Routing: Correct routing of the plug wires is also important to performance. Wires should be routed away from sharp edges and en...

Page 4 - MOuNTiNg; loop to cut for your application.; WiRiNg; geNerAL WIrINg INFOrMATION; be soldered and sealed.; Figure 2 Selecting the number of Cylinders.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MOuNTiNg The MSD can be mounted in most positions, except directly upside down (if upside down, moisture or water cannot escape)...

Page 5 - rOuTINg WIres; so no fuse is necessary.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Grounds: A poor ground connection can cause many frustrating problems. When a wire is specified to go to ground, it should be co...

Page 6 - PresTArT CheCk LIsT; White Wire Trigger; Figure 3 Common Mag Pickup Wires.; Common Mag Pickup Wires; Distributor

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 PresTArT CheCk LIsT • The only wires connected to the coil terminals are the MSD Orange to coil positive and Black to coil negat...

Page 7 - TROuBLESHOOTiNg; due to improper installation or poor connections.; NO-ruN ON FOreIgN vehICLes; operate, you will need a Tach Adapter. There are two Tach Adapters:; Tachometer compatibility List; AFTERMARKET TACHOMETER

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 TROuBLESHOOTiNg Every MSD Ignition undergoes numerous quality control checks including a four hour burn-in test. If you experien...

Page 8 - BALLAsT resIsTOr; If you have a current trigger tach (originally coil; Ford: Install the Diode inline to the wire going to the #1 terminal.; Figure 6 Installing the Diode to fix Run-On.; OR; Figure 5 Wiring the Dual Ballast Resistor.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 BALLAsT resIsTOr If you have a current trigger tach (originally coil positive) and use the White wire of the MSD, you can purcha...

Page 9 - MIsses AND INTerMITTeNT PrOBLeMs; If triggering the ignition with the White wire:; Figure 8 Checking for Spark with the White Wire.; Most other applications: On; Figure 7 Wiring the Dual Ballast Resistor for Run-On.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MIsses AND INTerMITTeNT PrOBLeMs Experience at the races has shown that if your engine is experiencing a miss or hesitation at h...

Page 10 - MSD SYSTEMS Installing to Points/Amplifier Style Ignition.; Figure 9 Checking for Spark with Magnetic; NOTE: On dual point setups, it is recommended; If triggering with the Magnetic Pickup:

10 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MSD SYSTEMS Installing to Points/Amplifier Style Ignition. Figure 9 Checking for Spark with Magnetic Pickup. MAGNETIC PICKUP ...

Page 11 - MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Distributor PN 8360.; NOTE: The ignition module of the PN 8360; still triggers the MSD.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 11 M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Distributor PN 8360. MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Distributor/Crank Trigger. NOTE: The i...

Page 13 - MSD SYSTEMS Wiring Dual MSD's with PN 8301 Switch.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 1 M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MSD SYSTEMS Wiring Dual MSD's with PN 8301 Switch. MSD SYSTEMS Wiring a Complete Dual MSD Ignition Setup.

Page 14 - GM IGNITIONS Wiring a Dual Connector Coil.; NOTE: Cut and splice the two pink wires (coil

1 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 GM IGNITIONS Wiring a Dual Connector Coil. NOTE: Cut and splice the two pink wires (coil positive) together and connect to ora...

Page 15 - GM IGNITIONS Wiring with an MSD Wiring Harness.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 1 M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Harness PN 8876 - Dual Connector Coil. Harness PN 8877 - 1996-on GM Vehicles. GM IGNITIONS Wiring with an MSD Wiring Harness. ...

Page 16 - GM IGNITIONS GM Large Cap HEI Distributors; base of the distributor. Count the number of terminals on both ends; NOTE: The GM Ignition Module is removed and replaced; with the MSD PN 8861 Wire Harness.

1 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 GM IGNITIONS Wiring an HEI 4-pin Module (Magnetic Pickup Trigger). GM IGNITIONS GM Large Cap HEI Distributors There are three ...

Page 17 - hesitation or stall on deceleration. If this; FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford DuraSpark using White Wire Trigger.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 1 M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 GM IGNITIONS Wiring an HEI 5 or 7-pin Module (Amplifier Trigger). NOTE: Some 5-pin models may exper ience a hesitation or stal...

Page 18 - NOTE: MSD Offers a harness, PN 8869 to connect the magnetic; pickup connector to the Ford Duraspark connector.

1 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford DuraSpark using Magnetic Pickup Trigger. IGNITION T M Multiple Spark Discharge PART NO. AUTOTRONI...

Page 19 - FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford TFI with Harness, PN 8874.; NOTE: Installation of a Timing Control with the Harness, see page 15.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 1 M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford TFI with Harness, PN 8874. NOTE: Installation of a Timing Control with the Harness, see page 15. ...

Page 20 - CHRYSLER IGNITIONS Wiring a Late Model Dodge with 2-pin connector.; drawing shows the installation with the coil already modified.

0 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CHRYSLER IGNITIONS Wiring a Late Model Dodge with 2-pin connector. CHRYSLER IGNITIONS Wiring a Jeep with Integrated Coil/Modul...

Page 21 - HONDA IGNITIONS Wiring a Honda with Internal Coil.; MSD offers a Power Cap to convert your

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 1 M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 HONDA IGNITIONS Wiring a Honda with Internal Coil. HONDA IGNITIONS Wiring a Honda with a Blaster Coil and Power Cap. MSD offer...

Page 22 - Wiring a Toyota with a Tach Adapt PN 8910HEI.; N O T E : R e m o v e t h e; HONDA IGNITIONS Wiring a Factory External Coil Honda/Acura .

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Wiring a Toyota with a Tach Adapt PN 8910HEI. GENERAL IMPORT WIRING N O T E : R e m o v e t h e coil terminal wires. The negativ...

Page 24 - AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS Wiring to a Pertronix Ignitor Kit; M S D I G N I T I O N; Limited Warranty; for special or consequential damages.; service; When returning MSD components for warranty service,; Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After; All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number; issued to them before

AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS Wiring to a Pertronix Ignitor Kit If you did not find a schematic to match your application, or if you need assistance, please contact MSD Tech at (915) 855-7123. M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 ...