MSD 8250 Installation

MSD HVC Coil

PN 8250

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Parts Included:

1 - Power-Core HVC Coil 2 - Rings Lug Terminals 4 - Vibration Mounts 2 - Nuts and Washers 1 - 2-Pin Weathertight Connector and Harness 2 - 45° Blade Terminals 1 - 2-Pin Weathertight Connector Assembly 2 - Spade Terminals 1 - 4" Black Wire 2- Star Washers

WARNING: Disconnect the battery during installation. When disconnecting the battery, always

remove the negative cable ﬁrst and install it last.

WARNING: Very high voltages are present at the coil when the engine is running. Never connect

any test equipment or touch the coil while the engine is running.

The HVC Coil is designed to be used exclusively with the MSD 6HVC Series Ignition Controls.

This Coil is not recommended for use with any other MSD Ignition Control or similar aftermarket ignition.

INSTALL ATION

1. The Coil can be mounted in any position, but should be away from direct heat sources. Use the Coil as a template and mark the location of the mounting holes. Use an 1/8” bit to drill the holes.

2. Install the supplied vibration mounts to the coil and install the coil. Also install one end of the 4” Black wire between a vibration mount and the bracket. Connect the other end to ground.

Note: The supplied star washers must be used on both sides of the ground wire ring lug

terminal. This ensures proper grounding through the anodized brackets.

3. Install the supplied 2-pin harness and connect the Orange to coil positive(+) and Black to Coil negative(-).

4. Connect the coil secondary wire to the coil and distributor cap.

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TACHOMETER

BROWN

TO 12V

IGNITION

KEY

ORANGE

BLACK NEGATIVE

520-550V

WHITE

NOT USED

IGNITION

DISABLE

NO SWITCH

OR SWITCH PN 8812

TO GROUND (-) HEAVY BLACK

TO BATTERY (+) HEAVY RED

ORANGE/BLACK(+)

(-) VIOLET/BLACK

GREEN (M-)

VIOLET (M+)

MAGNETIC PICKUP DISTRIBUTOR

YELLOW

BLACK

PN 8250

GROUND

YELLOW

BLACK

ORANGE BLACK

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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FRM 31110 Revised 05/12 Printed in U.S.A.