Installation Instructions PN 4160

Parts Included

1 - Kicker Ignition

1 - Trigger Mount (New Style Engine G23-LH)

1 - Spark Plug Wire with Boots

1 - Round Timing Tape Decal (New Style Engine)

2 - Foam Tape Strips

2 - Battery Mounting Straps

4 - Aluminum Spacers

4 - 10/32 Nylock Nuts

2 - 10/32 Wing Nuts

8 - 10/32 Flat Washers

4 - 10/32 Flat Head Bolts 1 1/4"(Black)

2 - 10/32 Flat Head Bolts 1" (Black)

Tools Needed

1 - #2 Phillips Screw Driver

1 - ½" X 82 Degree Counter Sink Drill Bit

1 - Straight Blade Screwdriver

1 - 3mm Allen Wrench

1 - 3/8" Open End Wrench

1 - 7/32" Drill Bit

1- 3/8" Drill Motor

1 - Timing Light with Battery (Optional)

1 - 1/8" Allen Wrench

Parts Required But Not Included

1 - 7.2 Volt NiCad Battery 1500 Mah Minimum (RC Car Battery Pack)

1 - 2îX10.5î Aluminum Plate ºî Thick (Go-Quad Only)

TECHNICAL

The MSD Kicker Ignition System is a high output multiple spark capacitive discharge ignition

system (MSD) with the ability to adjust the timing curve for different engine combinations. If

you increase the compression, run high octane fuel, advance the initial timing, or have ported

your engine, then you will need to adjust your timing curve accordingly.

The MSD Kicker Ignition allows you to adjust the rate of retard from .5° per thousand rpm to 1°

per thousand rpm. This can be done with just a simple turn of a screw.

The MSD Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire is a super high quality, low resistance (50 Ohmís

per foot) spark plug wire that has an extremely high Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)

suppression capability. The MSD Enhancer Ignition will only work with the Super Conductor

Wire.

The MSD Kicker Ignition is a total loss ignition system. This means that all of the spark energy

that is produced is supplied from a 7.2 volt NiCad battery. These batteries are available from

most toy stores or hobby shops that carry radio controlled cars. If you have any problems

locating a battery you can call MSD Ignition and we would be glad to make some alternate

suggestions. A standard fully charged 1500 mah (milli-amp hour) battery will have an expected

discharge rate of approximately 1.5 - 2 hours before needing to be recharged.

A standard spark plug can be used with the Kicker Ignition. However the spark plug gap may

be increased to between .032î - .036î. If you have a relatively stock engine then you can use

the .036î gap. As you increase the amount of modifications then you will need to decrease

the size of the spark plug gap. In extreme cases a smaller gap may be required.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

There are two different engines that have been used with the Go-Ped models. You will need to

know which engine you have to properly install the MSD Kicker Ignition. The Kicker comes

from the factory ready to install on the old style engine. On new model applications you will

need to replace the pickup mounting plate with the new one supplied. Following are the ways

to distinguish which engine your Go-Ped is equipped with.

OLD STYLE: Used on all models produced before 1995. The engine number is G2D-58 which

is located on an engine decal. The spark plug is mounted straight up and down. The flywheel has 12

cooling fins that face out towards the pull start cover. The flywheel uses two widely spaced tabs

for the pull start mechanism.

NEW STYLE: Used on all models produced in 1995 and after. The engine number is G23-LH. This

number will be on a decal on the engine. The spark plug on this model is mounted at an angle towards

the front of the Go-Ped. The flywheel has 16 cooling fins facing in towards the engine. The flywheel 

uses four pull start tabs.

REMOVING THE STOCK IGNITION:

1. Remove the Phillips head screws that hold the pull starter assembly to the engine and

remove the pull starter assembly.

2. Disconnect all wires from the factory coil assembly. The ë95 and newer models will have

only the coil assembly to unplug. The older models will have a coil assembly as well as an

additional small square black module to unplug.

3. Remove the two screws that hold the coil assembly to the engine. Remove the entire

factory ignition coil assembly. Make sure you retain any small plastic spacers that are

under the stock coil assembly. You may need to reuse them later. On old style engines