Should've listened to you, Dave (MansonOzz). LOL

[bottlfed92]

As mentioned in my mod list thread, I purchased and installed an MSD 8456 distributor over the winter. I had it running fine the other day.
On Sunday, I had it running to warm up for hte 45 minute drive to a cruise/Dyno Day. Came out.....It died. It was as though I turned the key off. Tried to start it again, and all it wanted to do is turn over . Replaced it with my stock alternator....VOILA!
They're recommending I swap the stock module for the MSD unit, as they figure that's the problem.

 

[Busted07]

As mentioned in my mod list thread, I purchased and installed an MSD 8456 distributor over the winter. I had it running fine the other day.
On Sunday, I had it running to warm up for hte 45 minute drive to a cruise/Dyno Day. Came out.....It died. It was as though I turned the key off. Tried to start it again, and all it wanted to do is turn over . Replaced it with my stock alternator....VOILA!
They're recommending I swap the stock module for the MSD unit, as they figure that's the problem.

Im confused.... did you buy an MSD Alternator or Distributor? Ive heard nothing but bad about the MSD Alternators, but everyone i know uses the MSD Distributors with no problem

 

[El_CUCUY]

yeah this sounds wierd...
i have a msd dizzy and the only problem i had was that the pick up coil gave out after a yr of racing and driving ...easy fix..
my alternator is a 200 amp from PA

 

[bottlfed92]

As mentioned in my mod list thread, I purchased and installed an MSD 8456 distributor over the winter. I had it running fine the other day.
On Sunday, I had it running to warm up for hte 45 minute drive to a cruise/Dyno Day. Came out.....It died. It was as though I turned the key off. Tried to start it again, and all it wanted to do is turn over . Replaced it with my stock distributor....VOILA!
They're recommending I swap the stock module for the MSD unit, as they figure that's the problem.

Sorry...Fixed. I did the same on my Club Forum, too. LOL.
I know of 2 seperate cases where MSD Distributor owners have had the same problem. Encouraging to know that it may be limited to a few lemons. I'm gonna throw the MSD unit back in tonight and replace it with the stock module.

 

[Busted07]

As mentioned in my mod list thread, I purchased and installed an MSD 8456 distributor over the winter. I had it running fine the other day.
On Sunday, I had it running to warm up for hte 45 minute drive to a cruise/Dyno Day. Came out.....It died. It was as though I turned the key off. Tried to start it again, and all it wanted to do is turn over . Replaced it with my stock distributor....VOILA!
They're recommending I swap the stock module for the MSD unit, as they figure that's the problem.

Sorry...Fixed. I did the same on my Club Forum, too. LOL.
I know of 2 seperate cases where MSD Distributor owners have had the same problem. Encouraging to know that it may be limited to a few lemons. I'm gonna throw the MSD unit back in tonight and replace it with the stock module.

Ahh, i gotcha... i bought the msd-8598 dizzy since my car is carb'd and i was getting worried about what on yours actually broke..

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

My friend has an MSD Distributor and his car is doing the same thing. He has yet to put a stock distributor but hes hopin that it is the fix.

 

[Ozz]

I thought the same thing too; put my stock electronics on the brand new MSD and it still **** the bed on me. Put all stock components back in, and never had a problem again.

 

[trueblue01]

Wow i have never had a problem with my MSD dizzy. I have had it for 3 years and it was in the car when i bought it.

 

[Ozz]

The original owner probably went through 5 of 'em

 

[trueblue01]

Well i did notice that i don't have the original MSD TFI module on it.

 

[bottlfed92]

Well i did notice that i don't have the original MSD TFI module on it.

There ya go.
I'm just trying to figure out how to get it off. The hole is too narrow and too deep for a socket.

 

[Ozz]

bite it off

 

[RacEoHolic330]

bite it off

You need a special "tool" to get it off. It's basically just a very thin-walled socket that fits inside there. I didn't feel like buying another tool so I just took a cheapo socket and grinded down the outside of it until it fit.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Malory Comp 9000 FTW!