ignition grief

[undy]

Originally Posted by rokndad

Undy,

Was your new pick up P/N 84661? If so, MSD must have a new set of instructions that isn't even published on their website. Can you scan it or somehow show it to us, and what are the gapping recommendations from that sheet? I would really like to see this. Thx.

Yep, that's the number. The enclosed instructions were not on their website. I went out to the garage to look for it but evidently I pitched the instructions away. It was just one sheet. Try calling MSD's tech line. I'm sure they can fax you a copy or maybe point you to a download.

Dave

[rokndad]

Hey Undy,

Thanks for going out to take a look. You would have been disappointed if you found it anyway.

I just got off the phone with the MSD Tech Line (915) 855-7123 after speaking to a 6AL/Billet Dist tech named Dray. He said there is currently nothing either on their website nor on the installation sheet that comes with the replacement magnetic pickup for our distributors, but the tech dept is working as we speak on a bulletin to update their information regarding testing both for resistance (to confirm if the pickup is within spec) and gap between the reluctor and the pickup itself (whether it triggers the box or not). He confirmed the new spec sheet will state the pickup should be gapped between .025 and .035". I guessed and set it at .030. Problem solved, I think.

[undy]

Originally Posted by rokndad

Hey Undy,

Thanks for going out to take a look. You would have been disappointed if you found it anyway.

I just got off the phone with the MSD Tech Line (915) 855-7123 after speaking to a 6AL/Billet Dist tech named Dray. He said there is currently nothing either on their website nor on the installation sheet that comes with the replacement magnetic pickup for our distributors, but the tech dept is working as we speak on a bulletin to update their information regarding testing both for resistance (to confirm if the pickup is within spec) and gap between the reluctor and the pickup itself (whether it triggers the box or not). He confirmed the new spec sheet will state the pickup should be gapped between .025 and .035". I guessed and set it at .030. Problem solved, I think.

I know it was on the sheet. It wouldn't be the first time a MSD tech wasn't up to speed. I had no other source to give me the required info. I also remember trying to figure out about the RTV too. The instruction talked to that. I know I'm not halucinating?? I'll try looking a little more in the garage to see if it pops up. It's got me bothered now..


Dave

[rokndad]

Hey Dave,

I know the feeling. If I hadn't spent four consecutive frustrating weekends trying to figure out my spark issue, and then after replacing the 6AL box first (a waste of $235 but now I have a spare) and all the hassle that goes with mounting it under the dash, I would have thought I was nuts too. I poured relentlessly over all that MSD stuff and couldn't find any reference to gapping that stupid thing. Don't sweat it, the guy tells me something is on its way....and agree. It wouldn't be the first time one of those techs is a couple tacos shy of a combo plate. Happy motoring!

Tom