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MSD distributor failure
I’ve had 2 new MSD 83606 mechanical distributors fail on my engine! What’s wrong here? What do you recommend for another brand? Cliff in maine |
How did they break.
Sounds to me like maybe it isn't installed properly. The only part I have had fail is the gear wearing out. |
x 2. What specifically broke on them ?
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Mad mechanical distributor
what broke? They won’t run my engine now! I’m not sure how to diagnose it. Ran fine a little while with one new msd 83606 distributor then just quit. Absolutely would not fire I even fried a starter trying to get it to run again. i replace with another fired right up ran 5 minutes then quit! I’m building 2 motors so I have 2 of everything. i believe it’s possible for an ignition to spark but not be strong enough to run an engine I’ve seen that before. how do I test things? This is a plug & play distributor no ignition box needed. How do I test a coil? What are the odds of both of my new coils failing? I say slim! how do I test the ignition modular inside the distributor? And what are the odds of two of these failing? Your help is greatly appreciated cliff in maine |
whats the voltage going to the distr.?if its low it could burn it out
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Have you confirmed the dist is still turning (while cranking) after it "died"?
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M S D, my spark died.
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Originally Posted by SABER28
(Post 4693359)
M S D, my spark died.
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Originally Posted by Wally
(Post 4693393)
May Spontaneously Die
i cant believe anyone buys their products anymore, so much better choices out there. |
I’m eager to jump ship what do you recommend??? im sick of this problem!! Help! Just want a simple system that works! Cliff in maine! |
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