Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations?
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (71,454,4spd)
Out of curiousity...
Why are you changing the MSD 6 ignition? In the months ahead I was planning on adding MSD to this new combination before I fired it up.
Why are you changing the MSD 6 ignition? In the months ahead I was planning on adding MSD to this new combination before I fired it up.
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (71,454,4spd)
Go new tech. Digital. I use a Crane H6R. it works. I never worry about the multi spark. My car always fires up. I like the rev limiter functions.
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (71,454,4spd)
If your box "crapped out" call them. I have sent boxes back and repairs have always been $20+UPS (unless they are under warranty) ...redvetracr
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (redvetracr)
If your box "crapped out" call them. I have sent boxes back and repairs have always been $20+UPS (unless they are under warranty) ...redvetracr
No need to replace, do what Redvet said.
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (70PurpleLS7)
Hmmmm, Ok, I did not know that. I am having a problem right now, low primary voltage at the ign coil. (2-4 volts running) Could one of you guys check the voltage at the + and - terminals of your coil while car is running with an analog meter, please. I am almost positive this is my problem, but if I could compare, that would confirm it.......
Thank You guys for setting me straight. :cheers: :thumbs:
[Modified by 71,454,4spd, 11:05 AM 11/30/2002]
Thank You guys for setting me straight. :cheers: :thumbs:
[Modified by 71,454,4spd, 11:05 AM 11/30/2002]
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (71,454,4spd)
:yesnod:
Rev limiters
Waterproof
Shockproof.
Electro Magnetic Interference proof(along with heat and water another regular box killer)
[Modified by 69er, 1:17 PM 11/30/2002]
Rev limiters
Waterproof
Shockproof.
Electro Magnetic Interference proof(along with heat and water another regular box killer)
[Modified by 69er, 1:17 PM 11/30/2002]
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (69er)
Since this is my first vintage car, I am used to (and have always run) electronic ignitions.
I agree with the two posters above who advised to send the box back to MSD. MSD is very good (from my experience) about fixing a bad ignition box/coil, although it doesn't sound like your fuseable link is blown or the car wouldn't fire at all (this is most common when people do not mount them away from moisture/heat).
I can also vouch for the Crane unit. However, I have two friends who have used the "new and improved" MSD Digital-6 and both crapped out on them (and these were installed correctly ;)). They were having issues with the multiple rev-limiter controls as well. Could just be bad boxes, I don't know.
Good luck!
I agree with the two posters above who advised to send the box back to MSD. MSD is very good (from my experience) about fixing a bad ignition box/coil, although it doesn't sound like your fuseable link is blown or the car wouldn't fire at all (this is most common when people do not mount them away from moisture/heat).
I can also vouch for the Crane unit. However, I have two friends who have used the "new and improved" MSD Digital-6 and both crapped out on them (and these were installed correctly ;)). They were having issues with the multiple rev-limiter controls as well. Could just be bad boxes, I don't know.
Good luck!
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Re: Need to replace MSD 6. Any recommendations? (71,454,4spd)
Anybody have contact info for MSD???