The problem were having is hooking a msd ignition to the car?

1. How do you test MSD distributor magnetic pickup?
2. How do I know if my MSD distributor is bad?
3. How do you test a magnetic pickup coil?
4. Does MSD 6AL have a fuse?
5. How do you test a MSD ready to run distributor?
6. How do you bypass MSD ignition?
7. How does MSD Ignition work?
8. How do you test a MSD crank trigger pickup?

How do you test MSD distributor magnetic pickup?

The magnetic pickup in MSD Distributors can also be checked with an Ohm meter to make sure it is within operating specifications. Once again, connect the Ohm meter's leads to the two terminals of the pickup. The resistance should be within 400 - 1,300 ohms.

How do I know if my MSD distributor is bad?

Now connect the two multi-meter leads to the purple and orange wire that comes from the MSD distributor. The meter should read between 500 and 700 ohms. If the reading is outside of this range, then it's likely the pickup is bad. A new pickup is available as a replacement piece (and it's an easy piece to replace.

How do you test a magnetic pickup coil?

On distributors with the pickup separate from the module assembly, you can check the pickup using your Ohm meter. Connect the leads from your Ohm meter to the 2 leads of the pickup. If you show a resistance of 50 to 200 Ohms, the pickup is functioning correctly.

Does MSD 6AL have a fuse?

The heavy red wire that brings the primary power from the battery is fused internally to the MSD 6AL but this does not protect the wire if it were to get shorted to ground. ... A 25-amp fuse in this wire would safely protect it.

How do you test a MSD ready to run distributor?

To check the Ready-to-Run Distributor, confirm that there are 12 volts on the Red wire when the key is On and while cranking. It is important to confirm 12-volts during cranking as many older vehicles may have resistor wiring or ballast resistors inline which could affect the voltage needed to fire the ignition.

How do you bypass MSD ignition?

To bypass the MSD, All you need to do is disconnect the car's coil harness (Dark Green and Yellow , Red and Light Green) from the MSD input wires (Red , White) and plug these (DG/Y and R/LG) right into the new coil. I would also diconnect the (Heavy Red +12 volts) that powers the MSD.

How does MSD Ignition work?

At lower rpms an MSD Ignition fires your spark plugs multiple times during each cycle, rather than just once like most OEM ignitions do. ... Unlike stock-inductive type ignition systems, MSD ignitions incorporate capacitive discharge technology.

How do you test a MSD crank trigger pickup?

Use a clamp or weight to hold it in position. Next unhook the crank trigger pickup connector, turn the ignition on, and use a jumper wire to temporarily jump the green and violet crank trigger pickup wires together. Each time you jump those two wires you should get a spark. If you don't, it's likely your box is bad.