The Ignition System


The distributor is one that Accel custom made for Ford Racing. It is a being run as a magnetic pick up, and is fully adjustable. I am installing a MSD 6 Digital Plus box with a MSD HVC II coil. This combination puts out 48,000 volts, at 1 amp. That is a hotter spark than most magnitos put out.






The MSD Digital 6 Plus, PN 6520 and the HVC II Coil, PN 8253







The MSD 6 Digital Plus has 2 RPM limiters, a Start Retard, and a high rpm Step Retard. I will set the high limiter at 6,500 RPMs, and the low limiter to just below where the rear tires start to move under full power braking. With the 3,500 RPM stall speed, it should be fairly high. I will have to play with it some to see. The low RPM limiter is activated by applying 12 volts to the blue wire. I will start off using the 12 volts going to the brake lights to activate it. Latter when I put a line lock on it, I will tie it to the line lock circuit.


Moving the MSD from the Engine area to the Glove Box





It worked fine in the engine compartment, but I wanted to make sure it stayed cool and dry.
















I have shortened the wires and installed quick disconnect connectors. I want it to be easy to remove for easy servicing and to prevent damage during any welding on the car. The MSD is mounted on a sheet of lucite to prevent any chance of chafing the wires and causing a short. This will also allow for quick changes of the rpm limiters or retard settings.




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Fuel Cell Part 1

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Test Fitting 1

Test Fitting 2

Installing

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Mark VIII Fan Install

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K Member and Oil Pan

Test Fitting BBK Headers

Problem with Installing Headers

Steering to Clear Headers

Fuel Cell Install

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