MSD Ignition 8381 Installation Instructions Download Page 4

Figure 16 Plug Wire Routing.

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Figure 14 Installing the Fresh Air Line.

FRESH AIR

SOURCE

Figure 15 Fresh Air Hose Routing.

FRESH

AIR

INLET

VACUUM LINE: Route behind 

plug wires and pump up to 

intake manifold connection.

Figure 13 Connecting the Vacuum Source.

VACUUM

SOURCE

Limited Warranty

 

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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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Summary of Contents for 8381

Page 1: ...utor can alter the timing 6 with a quar ter turn equalling 1 of timing The adjusting screw has a soft Loctite compound applied to it for a seal Figure 2 Repeated adjustments may loosen the screw If this occurs remove the screw and apply Blue Loctite to the threads The screw can safely be removed from the distributor Too much advance may cause detonation resulting in the ECU retarding the timing th...

Page 2: ... This is done by removing the four bolts and disconnecting the wiring connection 9 Disconnect the air pump power wires and remove the air pump from its mounting brackets 10 Disconnect the coolant temperature wiring sensor located on the water pump 11 Loosen the lower radiator hose clamp and the two heater hose clamps at the water pump Coolant will generally still pour out of the hoses and water pu...

Page 3: ...OUTING The PN 8381 Distributor Kit is supplied with a vacuum line kit that will aid in venting the distributor cap One hose assembly connects to a vacuum port on the intake manifoldwhiletheotherlineconnectstotheairinletgoing into the throttle body 1 Connectthelonghoseassemblytothelowervacuum inlet of the MSD distributor cap Figure 12 Use the supplied clamp to secure the hose 2 Route the vacuum lin...

Page 4: ...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 w...

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