Melting Cap in 3 opti's...Experts Please Step Inside...
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 118
From: West Liberty KY USA
Melting Cap in 3 opti's...Experts Please Step Inside...
I have had 3 on in under 6000 miles. I am runing a MSD blaster coil and a MSD box for my nitrous. I am going to measure the dowel pin tomorrow to see what measurement I got. What should it be for a vented opti? found nothing in search...
also i hear that maybe the MSD box and blaster coil may be contributing to this...is that correct?
to be more specific..the last cap and rotor I took off was almost melted completely..black and burned. Car wanted to run out of time and everything. When i replace it it will run like a beast for only a short time then I have to install another one.
Is there a issue with these ignition components I should take in consideration? Anything I am over looking? Some other issue with this I haven't thought of..
the car runs really strong then dies..this is really something I have to fix asap..i can't enjoy my car anymore. I am constantly working on this *#@*!&(&^%$#@%^*() thing!
My frustration is getting ready to have me sell the car if i can't find my problem. no need to have a car I can't enjoy..will go with a older carbed big block in a gutted 60 something dinosaur.
You guys have been very helpful in my troubleshooting..this is just a major issue for me and maybe others. Any help is appreciated.
feeling the pain..
Brad
also i hear that maybe the MSD box and blaster coil may be contributing to this...is that correct?
to be more specific..the last cap and rotor I took off was almost melted completely..black and burned. Car wanted to run out of time and everything. When i replace it it will run like a beast for only a short time then I have to install another one.
Is there a issue with these ignition components I should take in consideration? Anything I am over looking? Some other issue with this I haven't thought of..
the car runs really strong then dies..this is really something I have to fix asap..i can't enjoy my car anymore. I am constantly working on this *#@*!&(&^%$#@%^*() thing!
My frustration is getting ready to have me sell the car if i can't find my problem. no need to have a car I can't enjoy..will go with a older carbed big block in a gutted 60 something dinosaur.
You guys have been very helpful in my troubleshooting..this is just a major issue for me and maybe others. Any help is appreciated.
feeling the pain..
Brad
Banned
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,661
From: LA (lower Alabama)
Re: Melting Cap in 3 opti's...Experts Please Step Inside...
Check your wire's and gap the plugs at .035 to take the load off of the opti.Make sure the wires aren't getting to hot(shielding)
If the plugs are firing there should not be any carbon tracks(black) in the cap but there may be something going on an that's not it?
Never had a problem with the MSD but never run that coil either.
If the plugs are firing there should not be any carbon tracks(black) in the cap but there may be something going on an that's not it?
Never had a problem with the MSD but never run that coil either.
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,676
From: Melvindale, MI, US
Re: Melting Cap in 3 opti's...Experts Please Step Inside...
Originally Posted by 1racerdude
Check your wire's and gap the plugs at .035 to take the load off of the opti.Make sure the wires aren't getting to hot(shielding)
If the plugs are firing there should not be any carbon tracks(black) in the cap but there may be something going on an that's not it?
Never had a problem with the MSD but never run that coil either.
If the plugs are firing there should not be any carbon tracks(black) in the cap but there may be something going on an that's not it?
Never had a problem with the MSD but never run that coil either.
Registered User
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 27,727
From: Little Rock, AR
Re: Melting Cap in 3 opti's...Experts Please Step Inside...
You can read about the dowel pin here (surprised you did not find it with a search).
I have been running a MSD Blaster and 6A for years without an opti problem. I say all the claims of them causing harm are myths.
I have been running a MSD Blaster and 6A for years without an opti problem. I say all the claims of them causing harm are myths.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dbusch22
Forced Induction
6
Oct 31, 2016 11:09 AM
Sandersen511
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
1
Jan 13, 2015 03:49 PM