MSD 8644 Ford Big Block Crank Trigger Kit Installation - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLING THE TRIGGER WHEEL
1. Position the No. 1 cylinder under compression at
the desired total timing. Install the trigger wheel
centering ring onto the harmonic balancer of the
engine.
2. Position the trigger wheel onto the harmonic
balancer and centering ring so one of the
four magnets lines up with the center of the
non magnetic pickup. Make sure the wheel
is mounted so it rotates in the direction of the
arrow on the wheel. If necessary, slide the
pickup in its mount until it properly lines up with
the trigger wheel magnet.
3. Check and make sure the wheel is positioned
correctly with the pickup and torque the trigger wheel bolts to 25 - 30 lb-ft. The pickup should be
centered to the edge of the trigger wheel (Figure 2). If not, it may be necessary to add or delete
shims to the pickup bracket to achieve the proper position.
Figure 2 Pickup Centered on the Trigger Wheel.
Limited Warranty
M
SD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal use*,
when properly installed and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date of
the original purchase. This warranty is void for any products purchased through auction websites. If found to be
defective as mentioned above, it will be repaired or replaced at the option of MSD. Any item that is covered under
this warranty will be returned free of charge using Ground shipping methods.
This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability of MSD. To the extent permitted by
law, the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or representation whether expressed or implied,
including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness. In no event shall MSD or its suppliers be liable for special
or consequential damages.
*Intended normal use means that this item is being used as was originally intended and for the original application
as sold by MSD. Any modifications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD markets the
product, the warranty will be void. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to determine that this item will work for
the application they are intending. MSD will accept no liability for custom applications.
Service
In case of malfunction, this MSD component will be repaired free of charge according to the terms of the warranty.
When returning MSD components for warranty service, Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After
the warranty period has expired, repair service is based on a minimum and maximum fee.
All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number issued to them before
being returned. To obtain an RMA number please contact MSD Customer Service at 1 (888) MSD-7859 or visit
our website at www.msdperformance.com/rma to automatically obtain a number and shipping information.
When returning the unit for repair, leave all wires at the length in which you have them installed. Be sure to include
a detailed account of any problems experienced, and what components and accessories are installed on the vehicle.
The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible using Ground shipping methods (ground shipping is covered
by warranty). For more information, call MSD at (915) 855-7123. MSD technicians are available from 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (mountain time).
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