MSD 8210 Installation

Automatic Coil Selector

PN 8210

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IMPORTANT: Read instructions before attempting the installation.

Parts Included In This Kit:

1 - Coil Selector 2 - Mounting Screws

WARNING: High voltage is present at the Coil Selector when the engine is running. Do not touch!

The Automatic Coil Selector will switch the high voltage output from one coil to the other on redundant ignition systems. It can be used with MSD 6 Series Ignition Controls, GM Ignition (PN 10037378), Ford Ignition (PN M-12199-B351) and Mopar Performance Ignition (PN P4876730 and P4876728).

Note: MSD 7 Series Ignitions cannot be used with the Automatic Coil Selector.

The Coil Selector can be mounted in the engine compartment. Make sure the secondary coil wires reach the towers. Position the Coil Selector on a ﬂat surface and mark the mounting hole locations. Remove the unit, drill the mounting holes using a 1/8” bit and secure the Selector.

ACCESSORIES FOR DUAL IGNITION SYSTEMS

• 90° Spark Plug Wire Boots and Terminals – Kit of nine,

PN 8850. Kit of two, PN 3311

• Blaster Coil Socket Boot and Terminal, PN 3331

• Single Pole, Double Throw Switch, PN 8807

• Tach Signal Splitter, PN 8911

Figure 1 Mounting the Coil Selector.

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Figure 2 Two MSD 6 Series with a Single Points Distributor.

Figure 3 Two MSD 6 Series and Coils with a Single Magnetic Pickup Distributor.

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Figure 4 Two MSD 6 Series and Coils with a Dual Magnetic Pickup Distributor.

Tech Notes

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TECH NOTES

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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).

Limited Warranty

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.

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FRM28814 Revised 01/12 Printed in U.S.A.

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