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Old 06-22-2019 | 06:33 PM
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I’ve had 2 new MSD 83606 mechanical distributors fail on my engine! What’s wrong here?
What do you recommend for another brand?
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Old 06-22-2019 | 09:56 PM
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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.
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Old 06-22-2019 | 10:35 PM
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x 2. What specifically broke on them ?
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Old 06-23-2019 | 05:50 AM
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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
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Old 06-23-2019 | 09:05 AM
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whats the voltage going to the distr.?if its low it could burn it out
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Old 06-23-2019 | 12:18 PM
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Have you confirmed the dist is still turning (while cranking) after it "died"?
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Old 06-23-2019 | 08:14 PM
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M S D, my spark died.
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Old 06-24-2019 | 07:36 AM
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M S D, my spark died.
May Spontaneously Die
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Old 06-24-2019 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Wally
May Spontaneously Die
haha ,thats a new one!

i cant believe anyone buys their products anymore, so much better choices out there.
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Old 06-24-2019 | 06:24 PM
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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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