MSD 8261 Installation

MSD HVC-2 Coil

PN 8261

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Parts Included

1 - HVC-2 Coil 4 - Vibration Mounts and Hardware 2 - Brass Lock Washers 2 - Ring Lug Terminals 2 - Brass Screws

WARNING: Disconnect the battery during installation. When disconnecting the battery, always remove the negative cable ﬁrst and install it last.

The HVC-2 Coil is designed to be used with an MSD 7, 8 or 10 Series Ignition Control only. It is recommended to use 14-Gauge wiring for the primary coil wiring.

INSTALLATION

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 3/16” bit to drill the holes.

2. Install the supplied vibration mounts to the coil and install the coil.

3. The MSD Orange wire connects to coil positive (+). Black connects to coil negative (-).

Note: It is recommended to use 14-Gauge wiring for the primary coil wiring.

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

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 cranking or running.

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2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INHIBIT

RAS

OUTPUT

RAS

IGN

TACH

START

RETARD

PNTS

M+

M-

RET #1

RET #2

RET #3

RET #4

LAUNCH

BURNOUT

COIL +

TRIG DIAG

COIL -

BATT -

BATT +

TO BATTERY

NEGATIVE

TO BATTERY

POSITIVE

RED

MAGNETIC

PICKUP

ORANGE

BLAC

TO 12V

IGNITION

KEY

ORANGE

BLACK

Note: The Programmable Digital - 7 is supplied

with a coil harness and matching Deutsch connector.

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 cranking or running.

Wiring to an MSD 7AL-3

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