INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION
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GM IGNITIONS GM Large Cap HEI Distributors
There are three different large cap HEI distributors. To indentify
which of the following diagrams fit your specific application, remove
the distributor cap and rotor and locate the ignition module at the
base of the distributor. Count the number of terminals on both ends
of the module and follow the corresponding diagram. GM used 4,
5, and 7-pin modules in these distributors.
NOTE: Some 5-pin models may experience a hesitation or stall
on decceleration. If this occurs, contact MSD Tech Line
for the required bolt-in diode to correct the problem. MSD
Tech Line (915) 855-7123
GM IGNITIONS Wiring an HEI 4-pin Module (Magnetic Pickup Trigger).
PN 8860 HARNESS
WHITE
JUMPER
RED
KEY
CONNECTOR
TO ENGINE
GROUND
HEAVY RED
OR PINK WIRE
FROM CAR
WIRING HARNESS
WHITE
(NOT USED)
COVER WITH TAPE
ORANGE*
*ORANGE - CONNECTS TO B+
*BLACK - CONNECTS TO C-
BLACK*
PN 8861
HARNESS
CONDENSOR
GM-CABLE
HARNESS
GM MODULE
GROMMET
WIRE CLAMPS
REMOVE MODULE
INSTALL HARNESS
B+
GND
C-
MAGNETIC PICKUP
CONNECTOR
HEAVY RED
HEAVY BLACK
TO BATTERY
TO BATTERY
IGNITION
TM
DIGITAL-6
PN 6520
PROGRAMMABLE
2 STAGE REV-LIMITER
STEP RETARD
CAPACITIVE DISCHARGE
IGNITION
Plus
+
NOTE: The GM Ignition Module and condensor are removed
and replaced with the MSD PN 8861 Harness.