Installing an MSD-6A in a 1972 Mustang

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Joe - 04 Oct 2005 16:31 GMT

I'm installing an MSD-6A in a 1972 Ford Mustang, 351C-4V, manual
4-speed toploader. I need to connect the small red wire from the 6A to
a +12V switched source (needs to be +12V at the run and start
conditions of the ignition switch). Any recommendations as to where to
tap in for this source? On the starter relay, there one of the small
posts is +12V in the run, but I don't know if it is +12V in the start
position.

Thanks...

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66 6F HCS - 04 Oct 2005 18:02 GMT

> I'm installing an MSD-6A in a 1972 Ford Mustang, 351C-4V, manual
> 4-speed toploader. I need to connect the small red wire from the 6A to
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> posts is +12V in the run, but I don't know if it is +12V in the start
> position.

Why don't you run it directly to the ignition switch under the dash. Then
there's no question if it's 12V or not.

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.boB - 05 Oct 2005 00:27 GMT

> I'm installing an MSD-6A in a 1972 Ford Mustang, 351C-4V, manual
> 4-speed toploader. I need to connect the small red wire from the 6A to
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>
> Thanks...

There are a number of places under the dash to find a switched circuit. Start
at the ignition switch.
Ignition boxes require a fair amount of juice to operate, just take a look at
the size of the red power lead. And 30 year old electrical wires are not all that
sturdy. Use a 30A relay.

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Big Al - 05 Oct 2005 19:42 GMT

>> I'm installing an MSD-6A in a 1972 Ford Mustang, 351C-4V, manual
>> 4-speed toploader. I need to connect the small red wire from the 6A to
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> look at the size of the red power lead. And 30 year old electrical wires
> are not all that sturdy. Use a 30A relay.

Doesn't the large red wire go to a circuit that is hot all the time? The
switched wire is small.

Al

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TM - 06 Oct 2005 00:43 GMT

As I recall the large yellow wire under the dash is hot when key is on. On
my son's 72, I believe there is a 3 lug connector that you can tap into for
accessories. Don't use the second small post on the starter solenoid. It's
hot only when the solenoid is on. Otherwise, you're reading lower voltage
fed back through the wire after it goes through the coil's ballast
(resistance) wire. The second terminal is used to feed straight 12v to the
coil for a hot spark on start.

>>> I'm installing an MSD-6A in a 1972 Ford Mustang, 351C-4V, manual
>>> 4-speed toploader. I need to connect the small red wire from the 6A to
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>
> Al

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