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Electrical MSD 6AL installation

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Got a MSD6AL
Wanted to see if anyone has a diagram to install on my 1984 mustang it’s carb
 

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If it’s still running the stock distributor and ignition this may help:

 
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Since it's morning time...
and this is in Tech...
and I've not finished my coffee yet...

I am going to ask:

Why install an MSD 6AL into a Ford ignition system that is already [superior] to the MSD 6AL?
 

AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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I’m gonna go with because he can?
 
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Noobz347 said:
Since it's morning time...
and this is in Tech...
and I've not finished my coffee yet...

I am going to ask:

Why install an MSD 6AL into a Ford ignition system that is already [superior] to the MSD 6AL?
Click to expand...
Oh I’m just trying to have 2 step lol
 
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Ybfav84 said:
Oh I’m just trying to have 2 step lol
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Ahhh...

I hadn't thought of that.
 

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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Two step diagrams:



 
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These are really easy google searches so give it a try.
 
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AeroCoupe said:
These are really easy google searches so give it a try.
Click to expand...
Will do ty.
 
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