MSD 6430 6ALN Ignition Control Supplement - Manual

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MSD 6ALN, PN 6430 AND
6TN, PN 6401 IGNITION CONTROLS
IMPORTANT: Read instructions thoroughly before attempting installation.
The 6ALN and 6TN are Ignition Controls designed for NASCAR use. The 6-Pin Weathertight connectors
supplied with the ignitions are NASCAR approved connectors and will directly connect to many
common wiring harnesses.
The circuit boards of both ignitions are encased in a clear compound for extra resistance to
vibration.
Parts Included
1 - Ignition Control
1 - 6-Pin Weathertight Wiring Harness
1 - 1-Pin Weathertight Wiring Harness
4 - Vibration Mounts
4 - RPM Modules (6ALN only): 3,000, 6,000, 7,000, 8,000
MOUNTING
The Ignitions can be mounted in any position. They may be mounted in the engine compartment
however they should be kept clear of direct engine heat sources. Use the Ignition as a template to
mark the location of the mounting holes. Using an 1/8" drill bit, remove the ignition and drill the holes.
Install the vibration mounts and the ignition.
WIRING
Figure 1 shows the position, color and function of each wire. Figure 2 shows a general installtion.
Triggering
The MSD can be triggered by points or with a magnetic pickup.
Points: The single White wire of the MSD is for points triggering. It connects to the points output wire
of the distributor.
Magnetic Pickup: The Magnetic Pickup Wires are in the 6-Pin connector. The Mag positive (+) wire is
Violet, the Mag negative (-) is Green. They are in the terminals marked "F" and "E".
TO MSD
Figure 1 The Color, Function and Position of Each Wire.
SUPPLEMENT