Msd 8529 Oldsmobile V8 Ready to Run Distributor Instal- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – RPM LIMIT AND TACHOMETER INFORMATION; CHOOSING AN ADVANCE CURVE; FACTOR; Figure 1 Ignition Timing Factors.; TIPS ON SELECTING AN ADVANCE CURVE
- Page 3 – Figure 2 The Factory Equipped Curve.; Timing Curve From Factory; Figure 3 Spring Combination Chart.; SPRING COMBINATION RATE OF ADVANCE; CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE CURVE; SELECTING THE ADVANCE SPRINGS; Figure 4 Advance Curves.
- Page 4 – Figure 7 Locking Out the Advance.; BUSHING SIZE; Silver; SELECTING THE ADVANCE STOP BUSHING; Figure 6 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing.; LOCKING OUT THE CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE
- Page 5 – Figure 9 Installing the Wire Retainer.; INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR; Figure 8 Marking the Rotor Location.
- Page 6 – RED
- Page 7 – Figure 12 Optional Installation by Bolting the Cap Down.; VACUUM ADVANCE LOCKOUT; Figure 14 Checking Installation of the Lockout Plate.
- Page 8 – Limited Warranty; for special or consequential damages.; Service; When returning MSD components for warranty service,; Proof of Purchase; must be supplied for verification. After; M S D I G N I T I O N; TACHOMETER INFORMATION; to connect to the tach with another tee-splice coming off to use for; Figure 15 Setting the Rev Limiter.
WARNING:
Before installing the MSD Ready-to-Run Distributor, disconnect the battery cables.
When disconnecting the battery cables, always remove the Negative (-) cable first
and install it last.
Note:
The terminals of this Ready-to-Run Distributor require spark plug style terminals. You may need
to change the terminals and boots of your wires. MSD offers two kits, PN 8849 or PN 8848 that are
supplied with nine boots and terminals.
TIMING FUNCTIONS
Before continuing with the installation, here are a few definitions you should be aware of:
Initial Timing:
This is the base timing (also referred to as idle timing) of the engine before the centrifugal
advance begins.
Centrifugal Advance:
The centrifugal (or mechanical) advance mechanism is made up of weights,
springs and an advance stop bushing. The amount of advance is controlled by the stop bushing while
the springs determine the rate of advance. If you ever wish to lock out the centrifugal advance, refer
to the centrifugal advance section.
Total Timing:
This is the total of the initial timing plus the centrifugal advance added together. Example:
10° Initial + 25° centrifugal = 35° Total Timing. (When checking Total timing, disconnect and cap the
vacuum canister and plug the vacuum line.)
Vacuum Advance:
The vacuum advance will advance the timing up to 10° during partial throttle
driving (with 15 lbs of vacuum). The vacuum line should be routed to a ported vacuum outlet above
the throttle plates. This line should be disconnected and plugged when setting the timing.
Note:
MSD Distributors are supplied with the heavy (slow) advance springs and the 21° stop bushing
installed. This is to prevent detonation in certain applications. Review the information on pages
2-4 to determine the best advance curve for your application.
MSD Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributors
Pontiac, PN 8528
Oldsmobile, PN 8529
P a r t s I n c l u d e d :
1 - Pro-Billet Distributor
1 - Rotor, PN 8467
1 - Distributor Cap, PN 8433
1 - Wire Retainer
2 - 1.5" Self Tapping Screws
2 - 10-32 x 3/4" Socket Head Screws
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
Important:
Read these instructions before attempting the installation.
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1 - Advance Kit
1 - 3-Pin Harness
1 - Gasket
1 - Tube of Gear Lubricant
1 - Vacuum Lockout
1 - Gray Tach Jumper
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Summary
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 RPM LIMIT AND TACHOMETER INFORMATION Tach Signal: The Ready-to-Run Distributor features a Gray Tach Output wire which provides a clean signal for mo...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 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 Figure 2 The Factory Equipped Curve. Timing Curve From Factory Figure 3 Spring Combination Chart. SPRING COMBINATION RATE OF ADVANCE FIGURE 4 2- Hea...
4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 Figure 7 Locking Out the Advance. Figure 5 Advance Stop Bushing Chart. BUSHING SIZE APPROXIMATE CRANKSHAFT DEGREES Red-Smallest 28 Silver 25 Blue 21...
