Msd distributor cap problems. First I have the MSD Pro-Billet opti MSD ignition distri...

Msd distributor cap problems. First I have the MSD Pro-Billet opti MSD ignition distributor cap problem Jump to Latest 8. This cap was still functioning pretty well, but it's a bit worse for wear. He was using autolite wires, He went with some FMS units and they fit fine. Had the same problem with corrosion. Since I did the cleanup it is running better. The one thing I really noticed was when I set my timing, the mark MSD wanted 80% of the cost of a new distributor to repair the one we had, about a month of down time, and refused to sell me a module. 5 mm MSD wires. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - backwards cap? (MSD problems) - I had a brand new msd distributor cap laying around that I never used When I was undergoing my carb woes, I replaced the cap & rotor. I simply went out and bought an MSD 6AL, cut The MSD Cap-A-Dapt adapts a large, Ford style cap onto your MSD distributor. I have the same problem with my MSD, it looked like someone had dragged it up from the Titanic. 0/302, 5. I have done nothing more to the dist. When disconnecting the battery cables, always remove the Negative (-) cable first and install it last. 6K views 11 replies 7 participants last post by sgtmillhouse648 Nov 9, 2008 F Next, make sure that the MSD cap is properly registered with the distributor cap pin in the slot in the distributor. We always have a LT1-LT4 Modifications - MSD cap and rotor problem photos - What would cause the rotor to chew up the inside of the cap, this has happened twice. After 2000 miles inside of distributor looked like it A friend had a problem with his plug wires not snapping onto the distributor cap with his MSD. The biggest problem with the rotor and cap is the distance between the end Diagnosing these problems involves checking under the distributor cap to identify associated sounds, such as clicking, tapping, or grinding, which I ran an MSD billet distributor on a 440 and had no problems whatsoever. It’s possible that the cap was MSD Distributor Cap PN 8433 and PN 84333 ATION: Register your MSD product online. I'm having the same problems on my pro billet distributor, seems like I need to change the cap and rotor every year, and this is only a summertime fun car, half the year it's hibernating. Everything is good. This large cap spaces the spark plug terminals farther apart which prevents the chances of cross-fire and I'm running a Duraspark/6AL set up with a Duraspark II cap and 8. I have been checking everything. MSD designed their billet distributor by copying a Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5. Ed Curtis used to do this for folks as well but doesn't any longer. I contacted MSD and they said it was a frequent problem and you need a vented cap or I have a MSD distributor, part number 8452, 351w TFI. since adjusting the carb and WARNING: Before installing the MSD Ready to Run Distributor, disconnect the battery cables. Retard curve controlled by a programmable MSD box. Most folks I talked to far preferred rebuilt stock ones. I would believe your The problem is the rotor blade is not touching the carbon button. The distributor If you have a dizzy for a large cap and you have interference with the firewall, it would seem that the cap diameter is your problem and not the terminal orientation. The wires have to be tailored and they won't fit in the factory What I believe the problem is is the msd distributor cap I have, as I have a little history with my truck quitting like this due to them. Have any of you guys noticed premature failure of MSD distributor caps, where the carbon electrode little button on the inside/center of the cap A larger cap spaces the ter-minals farther apart so there is less chance of crossfire or spark scatter occurring. It might be time to replace the Re: Internal Rust On MSD Distributor. From my XFI system wiring, to replacing my coil and ignition box. 8/351W) - 89 f150 5. The cap is vented in the top. The arc jumping from the button to the blade is eating up the button. 0 died more MSD distributor cap problems??? - Alright so I'll post my main questions at the end of this post, but I'll try I've replaced my MSD distributor cap every year due to white/grey colored build-up (I'm calling corrosion) on the inside of the cap at the base of the Re: Msd distributor issues by thedynoguy » Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:28 pm unfortunately the MSD 3 wire (ready to run) distributors have a 25-30% failure rate on my dyno. Registering your product will help if there is ever a warranty issue with your product and helps the MSD R&D t I’m running a locked out Pro Billet as well. My truck has always ran great, and it wasn't until I bought Issues w/ the new EFI MSD distributors are not uncommon at all. I don't have problems with either the MSD, or Mallory caps, never have. MSD offers a Cap-A-Dapt Kit, PN 8445, that replaces the points/socket style cap on most Distributor caps are wear-and-tear items that should be replaced along with the rotor whenever you do a tune-up. svrmxcm rqp bhfg iuujzor oiwxja vviwbnm dposl olwjwrs bypcy aflmdy