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06-07-2007, 01:25 PM
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06-08-2007, 06:11 PM
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I installed my new MSD distributor last night and everything seems to be OK. I have a bracket race tomorrow and another on Sunday, so after this weekend I'll know how well it runs. I had a random high RPM miss that I hope the MSD fixes.
Here are some photos.
WD
Here are some photos.
WD
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06-08-2007, 07:35 PM
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06-08-2007, 07:48 PM
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Through my research, seems like evryone who bought the Opti in the early stages of production had the problems, others who bought recently are happy..
"The Engineer"- Now where did you buy yours from? Did you use the Oring or did u get a proformed gasket?
Other than that, looks like a very clean install!
"The Engineer"- Now where did you buy yours from? Did you use the Oring or did u get a proformed gasket?
Other than that, looks like a very clean install!
06-08-2007, 08:18 PM
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And, I used the O-ring that came with the MSD. Which was compressed some while installing the cap. Is there an issue with the O-ring?
WD
06-08-2007, 11:50 PM
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ah ok, let me know how it held up at the races
06-09-2007, 08:23 AM
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Yes there is one:
http://home.comcast.net/~markpoulton/dist.pdf
If its not installed properly or if the o-ring slip while youre thitgthening the cap it could bring this problem.
Mine work for 60miles then died because of a faulty o-ring seated
Im waiting for my new one...
http://home.comcast.net/~markpoulton/dist.pdf
If its not installed properly or if the o-ring slip while youre thitgthening the cap it could bring this problem.
Mine work for 60miles then died because of a faulty o-ring seated
Im waiting for my new one...
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06-10-2007, 12:03 AM
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Today was the first runs on my new MSD distributor. I just got back from the track a few minutes ago and here’s the ugly story! I had three “perfect runs” (time trials) and my LT 396 engine never ran better (real clean without a miss, or any high RPM pop). Again, everything was perfect on those first three runs and I’m turn over 6500 RPM.
Then during the first elimination round I had some high RPM miss-fires (but I won). During the second round the miss got a lot worse (but won again) and by the third round it wouldn’t rev over about 5200 without a “terrible miss” (lost big time).
So, I don’t think there is any question about it, the new MSD went out after only three runs! No one has the bad luck I have and I’m really disappointed with the MSD ($400+ for the part and several hours of my work). Anyway, I’m pull the MSD tomorrow and I’ll remove the cap to see if I can tell what’s wrong.
WD
Then during the first elimination round I had some high RPM miss-fires (but I won). During the second round the miss got a lot worse (but won again) and by the third round it wouldn’t rev over about 5200 without a “terrible miss” (lost big time).
So, I don’t think there is any question about it, the new MSD went out after only three runs! No one has the bad luck I have and I’m really disappointed with the MSD ($400+ for the part and several hours of my work). Anyway, I’m pull the MSD tomorrow and I’ll remove the cap to see if I can tell what’s wrong.
WD