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10-26-2018, 04:34 PM
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Hey, this thing is going to run again...YAY!
I installed the pickup and as you said, went pretty good. I am having problems with that anti chafe plastic gizmo the wires go thru. I was running out of time so I gave up on that for now. I connected the wires , powered on the battery, key on, coil wire tester re-installed, hit the remote starter and a beautiful intense blue spark was happily seen! I will pick up after I get back from vacation. Hard to believe it just quit suddenly. I guess if it is going to die, better in your own garage than stranded on the side of the road!
So what about these holes in the cap? What do you guys think of (3) 1/4" holes, I think that is way to much. What size holes did you drill ? Where and how many.
Any advice on that plastic piece that goes around the wires and sits in the hole in the bottom of the distributor.
Lastly, thank you guys for the help with this, I really appreciate it a lot!!! This is what is so great about forums! Hopefully treads like this will help others.
Dave
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Did you the pull the wires back through the grommet tube one at a time?
I think the tube goes in the housing first.
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10-26-2018, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaz64
Did you the pull the wires back through the grommet tube one at a time?
I think the tube goes in the housing first.
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OK, I was trying to put it with both the wires already inside! Does it go in from the top or the bottom? I will try it your way when I get back. I was rushing...never a good thing!
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10-26-2018, 04:44 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by davids2toys
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I never doubted you for a moment.  Fish the wires through the anti-strain plastic funnel, solder and shrink wrap the connections, and then you might want to just check the timing since shifting the pickup a little bit from the last one can change the timing a hair. |
10-26-2018, 06:02 PM
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I never doubted you for a moment. Fish the wires through the anti-strain plastic funnel, solder and shrink wrap the connections, and then you might want to just check the timing since shifting the pickup a little bit from the last one can change the timing a hair. |
Thank you for the guidance...you were right, pretty easy and I learned a lot!
Are you talking about the pigtail connections? Obviously you must be. Are suggesting I take the wires out of the plastic holders and solder them together where you won't be able to break them apart for trouble shooting or anything else?
Good idea about the timing, if it runs any different, I will do that
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10-26-2018, 06:42 PM
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Are suggesting I take the wires out of the plastic holders and solder them together where you won't be able to break them apart for trouble shooting or anything else?
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Yes, I generally do that unless the circuit requires disconnecting/connecting on a common basis. It's just too easy to cut the wires when you need to, then solder and shrink wrap them back. You never have to worry about a "jiggly" connector or a connection that is prone to unnecessary resistance when it's just a straight soldered connection. |
10-26-2018, 09:13 PM
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Yes, I generally do that unless the circuit requires disconnecting/connecting on a common basis. It's just too easy to cut the wires when you need to, then solder and shrink wrap them back. You never have to worry about a "jiggly" connector or a connection that is prone to unnecessary resistance when it's just a straight soldered connection.
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I do see your point but soldering and electrical is not a natural for me. I think I will just make sure the connection is clean, tight, and loaded with dielectric grease. I really should practice soldering, I have all the stuff to do it.
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10-29-2018, 10:13 PM
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10-30-2018, 05:00 AM
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No, instead of finishing the job he hopped on the Love Boat for a luxury cruise through the Caribbean. He'll come back ten pounds heavier, dazed and groggy. We'll have to inspect his final repairs carefully.  |
10-30-2018, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Yes, I generally do that unless the circuit requires disconnecting/connecting on a common basis. It's just too easy to cut the wires when you need to, then solder and shrink wrap them back. You never have to worry about a "jiggly" connector or a connection that is prone to unnecessary resistance when it's just a straight soldered connection.
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Yes that little connector is the most common issue for failure in MSD.
Rubbish pins.
I would replace them with gold plated pins (Male & Female), and run a shielded harness. |
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