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Old 10-30-2011 | 01:20 PM
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I think my msd blew yesterday, we were putting a new starter back in, and I left the batts on. was told there was a spark. now no spark when we tried to start it. does msd re build these, its brand new like everything else on this boat.
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Old 10-30-2011 | 02:10 PM
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Yes, I think I paid 75. almost 2 yrs ago. I keep a spare now.
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Old 10-30-2011 | 02:55 PM
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...you should have a spare if you're running MSD. (May Soon Die)

Been there too many times with that junk, not a fan.
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Old 10-30-2011 | 08:40 PM
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They only rebuild the automotive ones, not the marine ones. Due to the fact the marine ones are filled with epoxy.
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Old 10-30-2011 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER
They only rebuild the automotive ones, not the marine ones. Due to the fact the marine ones are filled with epoxy.

So are the car ones
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Old 10-30-2011 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfixxall
So are the car ones
The 6AL "N" and 6an are, but not the 6A or 6AL. The "N" is for nascar guys I think. Talked to MSD last week about this, as one of my marine ones took a crap. Says Im SOL. They will rebuild the 6A or 6AL ones he said.

"N" series potted with epoxy
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...n_Control.aspx

Basic street 6AL=no epoxy
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...n-Control.aspx
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Old 10-30-2011 | 10:01 PM
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i dont know what u guys do, i have never had a problem with my MSD marine box !

if u have min 13.8 volts and no wire issues.. THEY LAST FOREVER !
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Old 10-30-2011 | 11:57 PM
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School is in session!
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Old 10-31-2011 | 07:37 PM
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what everybody is telling you is right-on.always carry a spare box and cap/rotor.after 7yr,s w/about 300-400 hrs on it ,i had a failure,box/cap/rotor,i do not know what failed,everything toast,and yea,i had a box[brand new],no cap/rotor.hows that for luck????oh,did i tell you i was 78 miles from home?carry spares,its good stuff,and it works,but chang in china is only going to make it but so good.
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Old 10-31-2011 | 08:01 PM
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make sure you check your coil , cheaper than new box
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