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User Manual Msd 6520 Digital 6-Plus Ignition Control Installation

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Page 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION; Figure 1 Tach Terminal

2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 RETARD CONTROL There is a single stage of retard that can be adjusted from 0 to 9.9 degrees in 1/10° increments. The retard is activated whe...

Page 3 - SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES; Solid Core spark plug wires cannot; could occur and cause engine damage.; MOUNTING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES Spark plug wires are very important to the operation of your ignition system. A good quality, helically wound wire and...

Page 4 - WIRING; GENERAL WIRING INFORMATION; Power Leads

4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 GENERAL WIRING INFORMATION Wire Length: All of the wires of the MSD Ignition may be shortened as long as quality connectors are used ...

Page 5 - PROGRAMMING; CYLINDER SELECT; Figure 2 Programming the Number of Cylinders.; Note: Positions 8 and; Figure 3 Programming the Compensation Circuit.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 PROGRAMMING CYLINDER SELECT The MSD is programmed for operation on 8-cylinder engines. If installing the Ignition on a different style engin...

Page 6 - REV LIMITER; Figure 4 Adjusting the Rev Limits.; -Step Limit: This rpm limit is activated; RETARD STAGE; Note: This retard will only operate

6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 REV LIMITER There are two adjustable rev limits that you can adjust; the Max Limit and the Two Step Limit. Both limits are adjusted in 100 r...

Page 7 - PRESTART CHECK LIST; TROUBLESHOOTING; improper installation or poor connections.; LED; a sustained amount of time.; Tachometer Compatibility List; AFTERMARKET TACHOMETER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 negative. • The s...

Page 8 - NO-RUN ON FOREIGN VEHICLES; Figure 8 Wiring the Dual Ballast Resistor.; Ford: Install the Diode inline to the wire going to the “1” terminal.

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 NO-RUN ON FOREIGN VEHICLES Some foreign vehicles with fuel injection systems may require an MSD Tach/Fuel Injection Adapter to run with an M...

Page 9 - MISSES AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS; Figure 11 Checking for Spark; If triggering with the Magnetic Pickup:

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 higher rpm, i...

Page 11 - MSD SYSTEMS Installing to Points/Amplifier Style Ignition.; NOTE: On dual point setups, it is recommended; to remove the trailing set of points.; MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Distributor/Crank Trigger.; NOTE: Ballast Resistor is not necessary.; negative wire connects to MSD White. The

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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. NOTE: On dual point setups, it is recommended to remove the trailing set of poin...

Page 12 - MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Distributor PN 8360.

12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 Wiring a Complete Dual MSD Ignition Setup.

Page 13 - MSD SYSTEMS With an MSD Timing Control (points or amplifier).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 With an MSD Timing Control (points or amplifier). MSD SYSTEMS Typical Drag Race Setup with Timing Control and Two Step Selector...

Page 14 - GM IGNITIONS Wiring a Dual Connector Coil.; NOTE: MSD offers a direct plug in harness that

14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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. ORANGE BOTH PINKS BOTH PINKS BOTH WHITES BOTH WHITES WHITE RED INDICATES CONNECTION RED RED BLAC...

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 with an MSD Wiring Harness. Harness PN 8876 - Dual Connector Coil. Harness PN 8877 - 1996-on GM Vehicles. GM IGNITIONS ...

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 and condenser are removed; and replaced with the MSD PN 8861 Harness.

16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 GM Large Cap HEI Distributors There are three different large cap HEI distributors. To indentify which of the following diagra...

Page 17 - NOTE: Some 5-pin models may experience a; hesitation or stall on deceleration. If this; FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford DuraSpark using White Wire Trigger.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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). BLACK BROWN HEAVY PINK OR RED FROM VEHICLE WIRE HARNESS DISTRIBUTOR CONNE...

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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. CHRYSLER IGNI...

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

20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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. Wiring a Toyota with a Tach Adapt PN 8910HEI. CHRYSLER IGNITIONS Wiring ...

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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. WHITE IGNITION 12 VOLT...

Page 22 - Wiring a Toyota with a Tach Adapt PN 8910HEI.; The negative wire connects to MSD; HONDA IGNITIONS Wiring a Factory External Coil Honda/Acura .

22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . 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 ORIGINAL COIL - TERMINAL ORIGINAL COIL + WIRE NOTE: Remove the coil ter...

Page 24 - AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION; AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS Wiring to a Pertronix Ignitor Kit.; Limited Warranty; 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; M S D

AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION • 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 857-3344 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) 855-7...