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MSD Issue

Started by 69dodge383, November 15, 2013, 11:15:09 AM

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69dodge383

So I got my car started this morning, backed it out of the garage and drove up the drive way. I noticed that there was a decent amount of white smoke coming out of my exhaust so I backed up and cut the car off for a sec. I got to turn car back on and the engine just spins like no spark. I couldnt see the light coming on for my MSD 12v signal. Got out of the car, took 12v trigger wire, touched it to battery and no red light comes on...

What is wrong with this box? It was working like 2 seconds before...also, if this is a bad MSD box, is there a way to get my car going again without it?

The white smoke I think is water in the pipes from condensation and the exhaust it heating it up. I pulled a couple plugs and checked the oil and there is no antifreeze in the oil. I checked the water coming out of the car and it seems like water with soot from the exhaust mixed in...
The way I bought it
1969 Dodge Charger SE
383 Magnum
727
3.23 open 8 3/4 - 489
PS/MB

The way it is
1969 Dodge Charger "The Duke"
440HP '72
10.5:1 Mopar Pistons @.030 (446 c.i.)
Edelbrock Performer Heads
Hughes Solid Lifter Cam 278/283 245/250 .597. 613 108
7Qt Oil Pan
Victor Intake
Demon 850 Carb
TTI Headers 2" Primaries
727 Manual Valve Body
9" Dynamic Converter
4.10 Sure Grip 8 3/4 - 489
3" Dual Super 44
Coys 18x9 20x10.5  Cragar 15x8 15x10

69dodge383

Called MSD they said I have a bad box. WTF!!!

The way I bought it
1969 Dodge Charger SE
383 Magnum
727
3.23 open 8 3/4 - 489
PS/MB

The way it is
1969 Dodge Charger "The Duke"
440HP '72
10.5:1 Mopar Pistons @.030 (446 c.i.)
Edelbrock Performer Heads
Hughes Solid Lifter Cam 278/283 245/250 .597. 613 108
7Qt Oil Pan
Victor Intake
Demon 850 Carb
TTI Headers 2" Primaries
727 Manual Valve Body
9" Dynamic Converter
4.10 Sure Grip 8 3/4 - 489
3" Dual Super 44
Coys 18x9 20x10.5  Cragar 15x8 15x10

firefighter3931

Where are the big red and big black wires powering the box connected to ? MSD recommends that the main power and ground wires be connected directly to the battery. I'd check to make sure one of those wires isn't disconnected somehow.

The small red is a trigger wire and needs power in both the run and start positions of the ignition circuit.  :yesnod:


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

69dodge383

All wires are hooked up correct. Called MSD and box is bad. I dont see how but it is. Called Summit and they are taking it back. I am running up to Advance Auto now, they had one in stock.
The way I bought it
1969 Dodge Charger SE
383 Magnum
727
3.23 open 8 3/4 - 489
PS/MB

The way it is
1969 Dodge Charger "The Duke"
440HP '72
10.5:1 Mopar Pistons @.030 (446 c.i.)
Edelbrock Performer Heads
Hughes Solid Lifter Cam 278/283 245/250 .597. 613 108
7Qt Oil Pan
Victor Intake
Demon 850 Carb
TTI Headers 2" Primaries
727 Manual Valve Body
9" Dynamic Converter
4.10 Sure Grip 8 3/4 - 489
3" Dual Super 44
Coys 18x9 20x10.5  Cragar 15x8 15x10