Yes “ another junk azz msd dist”
10-25-2021 | 05:32 PM
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Yes “ another junk azz msd dist”
With help from another local OSO member I discovered after going through and replacing all wiring etc I finally discovered my issue with literally tapping/HAMMERING on the side of the distributor. Purchased new 6-8 years ago but didn’t install until last fall. Started car 6-8 times since. (Project car). 69 mustang. 351 Windsor.
MSD pro billet “whatever”. The ignition box cked out fine but no spark. Well until I did the above. 😂
it’s a magnetic pick up and just looking for a good replacement distributor. I do not want this in my car regardless. Just looking for a good replacement. Any suggestions. The box is from the early 80’s and just fine. 6T I believe.
Yes my marine 565’s are rigged with Daytona sensors.
MSD pro billet “whatever”. The ignition box cked out fine but no spark. Well until I did the above. 😂
it’s a magnetic pick up and just looking for a good replacement distributor. I do not want this in my car regardless. Just looking for a good replacement. Any suggestions. The box is from the early 80’s and just fine. 6T I believe.
Yes my marine 565’s are rigged with Daytona sensors.
10-25-2021 | 06:00 PM
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Btw. When I did get spark after the beating the car fired up momentarily then stalled. I thought possibly from flooding but no. I cked the ohms right there after on the distributor and were way under the operating range. Tried a few more hits but no change. I’m currently a part of the MSD hater club. Lol
10-25-2021 | 06:43 PM
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Stuff like that can drive a person crazy! glad you found it!
As far as Dizzy suggestions, I just don't know what's out there now days, I've always used OEM stuff and Merc in the boats. But I hope someone will chime in with a good suggestion.
Is Holley stuff all MSD? or actual Holley stuff?
As far as Dizzy suggestions, I just don't know what's out there now days, I've always used OEM stuff and Merc in the boats. But I hope someone will chime in with a good suggestion.
Is Holley stuff all MSD? or actual Holley stuff?
10-26-2021 | 07:42 AM
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11-09-2021 | 08:43 AM
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There's only a magnetic pickup inside, it's just a wire wrapped around a magnet. I've had the wire break on pickups before so every once in awhile (7 years) I drop in a new pickup. Not much can go wrong on these. Easy to check with a meter as well. I broke a magnet on one so I re-used an old one. Have someone crank the motor with your meter set on mV and you should get a reading for each cylinder.
11-09-2021 | 01:00 PM
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There's only a magnetic pickup inside, it's just a wire wrapped around a magnet. I've had the wire break on pickups before so every once in awhile (7 years) I drop in a new pickup. Not much can go wrong on these. Easy to check with a meter as well. I broke a magnet on one so I re-used an old one. Have someone crank the motor with your meter set on mV and you should get a reading for each cylinder.
I did replace the mag pu and all good. The other one was giving me all kinds of goofy readings. Just wouldn’t expect that to go so quickly on a new dist but gonna keep a spare one on the glove box. No bigggy.
