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Topic: Feedback on MSD-6A install
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 06-17-2002 05:15 AM
   
I know there as been a lot of posts about this but I just need to talk it out  & FYI for potential MSD customers
Easy install, started right up, cleaner warm up, great flowing idle, smoother acceleration, better low RPM throttle response (no noticeable improvement at higher RPM ??? or may be it's me !!). Made my wandering Summit tach niddle (previously on negative side of coil) very stable.Made a happy guy happier 
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 06-17-2002 07:46 AM
 Hey Pierre, if you ever need to do any welding on that car, disconnect the ignition control box. I personally would go as far as to remove it as well
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 06-17-2002 09:07 AM
OOOps !!
I just had a shop rework my rear fender and reminded them to unplug the battery but not to disconnect the unit.I will know tonight I guess !
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-17-2002 12:29 PM
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 06-17-2002 03:53 PM
Still working............... !!!
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-17-2002 04:28 PM
do you also have the MSD distributor? Also where did you mount yours, I will be getting one soon and i think i am going to mount it behind my glove box or somewhere under my dash and run the wires out through the existing krinkle-tube with my other wires that go to the coil. Like things to look like a sleeper ------------------
1970 mach1 351c
1965 comet 289
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 06-17-2002 04:53 PM
I have mallowry Unilite with vaccum advance. For the mounting location, I installed it by the PS pump in the engine comp between the front left shock tower and the voltage regulator. The box is covered with a sealing material so it will survive a little bit of water splashing (as long as it does not seat in water)and is away from a heat source (ie: exhaust !).
For extra safety, I installed small bushings between the boxe and the engine comp. MSD does not recommend to mount it inside (glove boxes) for cooling reasons, wires length & increased electrical resistance. The radio may get a rash too
Here is the pdf file for more instructions:
www.msdignition.com/downld1.htm
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-17-2002 05:24 PM
i would like to mount it somewhere unseen, like maybe where you did, but on the inside of the fender, as long as rocks and water do not hit it from the tire. Where's a good hiding spot?------------------
1970 mach1 351c
1965 comet 289
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-17-2002 05:50 PM
glovebox..I don't use it for gloves
sam
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 195
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-17-2002 10:08 PM
Pierre,
Thanks for sharing your experience on the MSD unit. I'm about to switch from a stock Duraspark ignition to an MSD 6AL. I ran the Duraspark just to get on the road. Time to upgrade!! Glad to hear you like yours.
Brian
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 06-18-2002 05:57 AM
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Originally posted by fastcomet289:
i would like to mount it somewhere unseen, like maybe where you did, but on the inside of the fender, as long as rocks and water do not hit it from the tire. Where's a good hiding spot?
The location you mentionned gets a lot of water projections & debris, you will need to make a protection boxe & make sure that it will allow water to drain !!
Another spot may be under the battery, some people did put it under the dash anyway and it runs but I would not !!
At this point, your guess is as good as mine
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-18-2002 04:35 PM
maybe there is a way to make one of my fresh air inlets in the interior blow air past it to keep it cool. ill work on it.------------------
1970 mach1 351c
1965 comet 289
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fastford34
Gearhead Posts: 392
From: penna
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-18-2002 10:23 PM
i am running the msd 6al w/mallory unilite distributor also. definitely helped at idle,i was able to open up the plug gap,plugs last longer,tune up less often. at high rpm,no miss,sputter,etc. i recommend you install the mallory surge protector for the unilite. this is in a 34 ford street rod,under hood temps are a bit high,so the msd is mounted inside under the dash. try to mount it where you will not need longer wires,if you do need longer wires,msd tells you how to do it right(tech line 915 855 7123). good luck and if needed i`ll try to help answer any questions.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-19-2002 04:08 PM
The temperature under the hood would be a lot higher than that under the dash! I?ve had 6A on my FB under the dash for 14 years with no problems. I want to put a 6AL under the dash of my coupe but there is a lack of room because of the AC. I guess I?ll have to look at the glove box.------------------
68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
95 Explorer XLT with the works! (Wife?s car)
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 195
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-19-2002 04:09 PM
Regarding the comments here about water and the MSD unit......MSD says it's already waterproofed and recommends against putting the unit in a box since it may hold moisture.FWIW,
Brian
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MASTIFF
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: maumee, Ohio 43537
Registered: May 2001
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posted 06-19-2002 07:54 PM
I just stuck a MSD6AL, MSD Blaster2 Coil, MSD Billet Dist, and new 8.8mm wires on my 72' last month. There was a night and day difference when I stuck mine on; althought I believe my stock dist was not advancing right because I had to run alot of initial advance. I also put on a MSD tach adapter to get my factory tach to work; which was easy to install. Fastcommet do you have a question about the MSD dist? I love mine. It seems to work really well and it was real easy to set the advance curve.
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-19-2002 08:41 PM
its good to hear such positive feedback on the MSD system. there is plenty of room under the dash of the comet for 5 msd units!! so there will be no problem there, as far as the distributor, which cap do you have, the wide spaced one or the regular, which is better?------------------
1970 mach1 351c
1965 comet 289
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 637
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-20-2002 09:37 PM
I have the MSD Pro Billet small base distributor, MSD 8.5 MM wires, and a 7 digital box on my 351W. The distributor is the same size as a points type OEM unit. The cap has the "spark plug" style terminals and works great. There are some clearance issues with certain intake manifolds and the large base MSD units, but I don't remember which intake it is. When I installed the system last year the engine ran much better and it help reduce my detonation problems. ------------------
Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
Mustangs and More Member #23
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 195
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-20-2002 10:13 PM
Just received my new 6AL from Jegs today!
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-20-2002 10:37 PM
I eventually want to get a 351w in my comet that now has a 289. Are the Distributors different for the 289-302 and the 351W.------------------
1970 mach1 351c
1965 comet 289
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 06-21-2002 08:16 AM
quote:
Originally posted by fastcomet289:
Are the Distributors different for the 289-302 and the 351W.
YES!!!
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Robert K
Gearhead Posts: 514
From: Nashville, TN
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-21-2002 08:41 AM
I've got a 65 fastback with a basically stock 302 with the stock ignition system. What would I need to convert over to the MSD-6A system. Do I need just the box or the complete distributor as well.------------------
67convertible 289/auto
65fastback 302/4sp
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fastford34
Gearhead Posts: 392
From: penna
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-21-2002 03:59 PM
ROBERT K you can install just the box unit to run your car.then you can upgrade the coil and distributor later.check it out online at:
www.msdignition.com
in my opinion,you get better results using all the componets together. good luck.
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