MSD ignition help!!! - Page 2

Mike Taylor 3601 · 10-21-2009, 07:07 AM

Try removing timing dial control I've seen starter savers,retard boxes,the start retard that is built some boxes. {6AL doesn't have}etc. go bad and cause start issues. Try car with just 6AL no extra boxes and see if that fixes it if doesn't try to borrow another 6AL from someone to verify your's is OK.Make sure starter is grounded to block scrape paint from block where starter mounts could be weak ground and just the slight added load of ignition could make the difference.As Joe mentioned check timing while cranking
could help diagnose.
Mike Taylor3601

bob3240 · 10-21-2009, 06:35 PM

I agree with Mike about the weak starter. Also, is your marine battery deep cycle? They sometimes don't deliver.Hope you find it. bob Michael.

buzzinhalfdozen · 10-23-2009, 07:57 AM

Any update on your issue? Joe

Mike W · 10-23-2009, 07:04 PM

No updates, I have to work all weekend. Im going to head to the garage Monday. Ill keep you updated. Thanks to all who responded

10-21-2009, 07:07 AM	#11
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,303 Likes: 198 Liked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Re: MSD ignition help!!! Try removing timing dial control I've seen starter savers,retard boxes,the start retard that is built some boxes. {6AL doesn't have}etc. go bad and cause start issues. Try car with just 6AL no extra boxes and see if that fixes it if doesn't try to borrow another 6AL from someone to verify your's is OK.Make sure starter is grounded to block scrape paint from block where starter mounts could be weak ground and just the slight added load of ignition could make the difference.As Joe mentioned check timing while cranking could help diagnose. Mike Taylor3601

10-21-2009, 06:35 PM	#12
bob3240 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 3 Liked 14 Times in 4 Posts	Re: MSD ignition help!!! I agree with Mike about the weak starter. Also, is your marine battery deep cycle? They sometimes don't deliver.Hope you find it. bob Michael.

10-23-2009, 07:57 AM	#13
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: MSD ignition help!!! Any update on your issue? Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

10-23-2009, 07:04 PM	#14
Mike W Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MSD ignition help!!! No updates, I have to work all weekend. Im going to head to the garage Monday. Ill keep you updated. Thanks to all who responded