Installation Instruction Manual

Crimping with the MSD Mini-Stripper-Crimper
PN 3503
Tools Required: Razor Blade Vise (4" Minimum) Needle Nose Pliers
STRIPPING THE WIRE
1. Once you’ve determined which terminals you
are working with, position the wire in the corre-
sponding strip guide. There are two holes; one
for the 8mm wire and another for the 8.5mm
wire.
2. There are two stripping positions indicated on
the stripping slot, depending on the terminal
being used. Slide the wire to the correct posi-
tion and strip the sleeve by holding a razor
blade flush with the strip guide and rotate the
wire 360° (Figure 2).
3. Remove the wire and twist the cut end of the
sleeve off in a counterclockwise direction.
Note: MSD offers a dielectric grease called Spark Guard, PN 8804. A drop of this grease will ease
installation of the boots. It also helps stop voltage leaks, prevents moisture build up and eases
removal of the wire from its connection.
The Mini-Stripper-Crimper is an all in one spark plug wire stripper and crimp tool. It will work with both
MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor and 8mm Heli-Core wires to produce a strong, professional crimp.
TERMINALS
MSD offers several different terminals with our Uni-
versal wire sets. There are two terminal styles used,
either a standard style or the Dual Crimp Terminal
(Figure 1). The standard design requires stripping
more of the wire sleeve because the conductor will
be bent under the terminal. The Dual Crimp has
specific crimp tabs for the conductor which require
needle nose pliers.
Figure 1 Identifying the Different Style Terminals.
Figure 2 Stripping the Sleeve.
4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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than what MSD Ignition 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 Ignition 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.msdignition.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
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