Msd 6440 40th Anniversary 6AL Ignition Control Install- User Manual

Msd 6440 40th Anniversary 6AL Ignition Control Install

Msd 6440 40th Anniversary 6AL Ignition Control Install– User Manual, read for free online in PDF format. We hope this helps you resolve any issues you may have. If you have further questions, please contact us through the contact form.

1 Page 1
2 Page 2
3 Page 3
4 Page 4
5 Page 5
6 Page 6
7 Page 7
8 Page 8
9 Page 9
10 Page 10
11 Page 11
12 Page 12
13 Page 13
14 Page 14
15 Page 15
16 Page 16
Page: / 16

Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – gENERAL INFORMATION; cannot; Figure 1 Tach Terminal
  • Page 3 – Routing; MISCELLANEOuS INFORMATION; Distributor Cap and Rotor:
  • Page 4 – MOuNTINg; loop to cut for your application.; WIRINg; geNeral WiriNg iNFOrMatiON; be soldered and sealed.; Figure 2 Selecting the number of Cylinders.
  • Page 5 – rOutiNg Wires; so no fuse is necessary.
  • Page 6 – prestart CheCk list; White Wire trigger; Figure 4 Install a Theft Deterrant Switch.; The chart shows the polarity of other; Figure 3 Common Mag Pickup Wires.; Common Mag Pickup Wires; Distributor
  • Page 7 – TROuBLESHOOTINg; due to improper installation or poor connections.; NO-ruN ON FOreigN vehiCles; Toyotas and Ford Probes will require the PN 8910-EIS Adapter.; iNOperative taChOMeters; operate, you will need a Tach Adapter. There are two Tach Adapters:; Tachometer Compatibility List; AFTERMARKET TACHOMETER
  • Page 8 – Ballast resistOr; Note; Figure 6 Installing the Diode to fix Run-On.; OR; Figure 5 Wiring the Dual Ballast Resistor.
  • 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:; Figure 7 Wiring the Dual Ballast Resistor for Run-On.
  • 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:
  • Page 11 – MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Ready-to-Run Distributor.; NOTE: The ignition module of the PN 8360; still triggers the MSD.
  • Page 12 – MSD SYSTEMS With an MSD Timing Control (points or amplifier).; MSD HARNESSES
  • Page 13 – 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.
  • Page 14 – hesitation or stall on deceleration. If this; FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford DuraSpark using White Wire Trigger.
  • Page 15 – AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS Wiring to a Pertronix Ignitor Kit
  • Page 16 – M S D I G N I T I O N; service; S M L XL; Send to: MSD Ignition - Attention 40th Tee Shirt
Loading the manual

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 40th Anniversary

6AL Ignition Control

PN 6440

WARNING:

During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting the battery

always remove the Negative cable first and install it last.

Note:

Solid Core spark plug wires

cannot

be used with an MSD Ignition.

Note:

An MSD 6 Series

cannot

be used with distributorless ignition systems (DIS).

THEORY OF 6 SERIES IgNITION

CapaCitive DisCharge

The MSD 40th Anniversary Ignition features a capacitive discharge ignition design. The majority of

stock ignition systems are inductive ignitions. In an inductive ignition, the coil must store and step

up the voltage to maximum strength in between each firing. At higher rpm, since there is less time to

charge the coil to full capacity, the voltage falls short of reaching maximum energy which results in

a loss of power or top end miss.

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 40th Anniversary Ignition produces full power multiple sparks for each firing of a plug. The

number of multiple sparks that occur decreases as rpm increases, however the spark series always

lasts for 20° of crankshaft rotation. Above 3,000 rpm there is simply not enough "time" to fire the spark

plug more than once, so there is only one powerful spark.

Congratulations on the purchase of your MSD 40th Anniversary 6AL Ignition Control! Not only is this limited

edition (one of 4,000) Ignition Control going to be a collector’s item, but its powerful CD sparks will fire up

the performance of your engine!

The 40th 6AL is supported with a Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner so be sure to register your

ignition with MSD at www.msdignition.com/40register. Also, see the last page of these instructions to get a

free t-shirt from MSD! Thanks for being a part of MSD’s 40 years of performance!

4 - 10-32 Hex Nuts

6 - #10 Lock Washers

1 - 100V/1A Diode

4 - Wire Splicers

2 - Wire Ties

1 - Faston Receptacle

2 - Faston Straight Terminals

4 - Vibration Mounts and Hardware

4 - RPM Modules, 3,000, 6,000, 7,000, 8,000

p a r t s i n c l u d e d :

1 - MSD 6 Series Ignition

1 - Harness, PN 8860

1 - Harness, PN 8861

1 - 18" Ground Wire

1 - White Jumpers

1 - Red Jumper

4 - 45° Faston Terminals

4 - #8 x 3/4" Screws

2 - 10-32 x 1/2" Screws

"Loading the manual" means you need to wait until the file loads and becomes available for online reading. Some manuals are very large, and the time they take to appear depends on your internet speed.

Summary

Page 2 - gENERAL INFORMATION; cannot; 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 rev liMiter The 40th Ignition is equipped with a built-in Adjustable Soft Touch Rev Control. MSD Rev Limiters are adjustable wit...

Page 3 - Routing; MISCELLANEOuS INFORMATION; Distributor Cap and Rotor:

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 e...

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)...

Other Msd Models

All Msd Other