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watsonrx13 |
May 20 2006, 04:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Well, I attempted to install the complete MSD ignition system that Andy sold me, but I didn't have any luck. The engine is a 2.0l with dual 40 IDF webers, with the Webcam 86a cam (for carbed engines).
Here's a list of the parts: MSD box Blaster coil MSD distributor w/spark plug wires adapter cable MSD tach adapter NGK B7ES spark plugs with the metal caps attached Here's how I installed everything: 1. Andy had already attached the MSD box to an aluminum plate, which I attached to the battery, where the FI brain use to go. 2. Removed the blue coil and installed the MSD coil. 3. Replaced distributor with MSD distributor. 4. Attached the MSD tach adapter to the aluminum plate 5. Installed the new spark plugs and wires Here's how I attached the wires: 1. Purple and Green wires from 'back side' of MSD box to the adapter cable, then this cable was attached to the MSD distributor. 2. Orange and Black wires from the 'front side' of MSD box to the MSD coil. Orange to + (positive) and Black to - (negative). 3. Red and Black wires from the 'front side' of the MSD box to the battery. Red to + (positive) and Black to - (negative). 4. Red and White wires from the 'front side' of the MSD box to the MSD coil. Red to + (positive) and White taped off and not used. 5. Black and Black/Purple wires from the wiring harness to the MSD coil. Black = (positive) and Black/Purple to - (negative). Well I tried to start the car but there was no spark at the plugs. I checked the spark out of the coil, but there wasn't any there either. I don't understand how to connect the MSD tach adapter and where the wires hook up. After attempting to get the car started, and failing, I reinstalled the old blue coil, distributor, plugs and wires. What did I do wrong and how can I check if I 'fried' any of the electronic systems? Any suggestions, comments and pictures will certainly be accepted and appreciated. -- Rob |
Trekkor |
May 20 2006, 05:07 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
hold it!!
there is a page in the instructions for using an MSD dizzy. One moment... |
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