Finally got to put the MSD on my cart

WILD-BILL · 08-25-2009, 08:03 PM

The first thing I did was call Fred and we went over everything together. Even reinstalled the factory ignitor box.

Any idea of a better than stock pulsar coil or should I just give a new one a try.

At this point I'm pretty sure it's the coil. A few minutes ago I wass palying with it again and by willgrling the wires where they entr the coil I can get it to read "Open" on my DVOM.

Also, I can;t see how this sould be anything other than a coiencednce. I know I'm not the firay one to put an MSD in and no one else is buring up pulsar coils are they?

tonyton · 08-25-2009, 09:11 PM

I have a '99 350 block with a good pulsar on it. I'll read the ohms and see if it's within range, if it is normal, I'll send it to you to try.
If you get fluctuatng readings somethiing is loose or cooked usually. The only problem with a different trigger is getting the position and timing correct.
Some pulsars go bad, others last indefinately. Wish I was of more help. If this next one cooks, we'll look into a new trigger to match the MSD.
Try the stock ignition with this pulsar and then, when it works, switch it over and see what happens.
This igntion should work off a set of points, I don't know how it could be more than coincidence.

My MSD is a slightly different model than yours, but work the same.

WILD-BILL · 08-25-2009, 09:46 PM

If you could let me know what the ohm reading is I would be greatful.

tonyton · 08-25-2009, 09:54 PM

I'll check it in the AM and get back with you by 10:00am.

I need to run mine some more. It only has an hour on that MSD so far....

too busy.

WILD-BILL · 08-25-2009, 09:58 PM

Well, that's 55 min more than I got

tonyton · 08-26-2009, 09:08 AM

On the 200 ohm scale I got 20.5 ohms. It does bounce to 39-45 as it passes the trigger.
I tested 2 of them with the same results. See if the pulsar bounces as the trigger goes by.. Gotta go now. If you want one PM the address. Tony

WILD-BILL · 08-26-2009, 10:25 AM

Tried that, and it would go from 20 to 5 but not any higher.

Now the *** thng wont even turn over.

tonyton · 08-26-2009, 12:57 PM

Awe shoot. Sounds like a T-tap cut a wire in half or something.... When I installed mine I used different connectors than what was supplied. Mine had also Quit for a moment during testing and it was a loose ground at the battery. I'm at lunch. I'll test the MCI pulsar and see what that does, get some literature and be back in a while. There is a fuse in that box somewhere, see if that blew....Bummer

WILD-BILL · 08-26-2009, 05:38 PM

I did check all the connections but I will do it again. I will also have another look at the fuse when I get home. One thing I do know is that right now it seems like the solenoid is not energizing. I didn't have much time to look into it before I had to leave this morning.

Tony, please look at this pic and tell me which terminal you hokked the small red wire from the MSD box to.

tonyton · 08-26-2009, 07:16 PM

D....That should be the foot pedal HOT wire to close the solenoid. the other side should be a ground. Let me check a diagram before we publish that. I'm not 100% sure. 90%maybe.

08-25-2009, 08:03 PM	#11
WILD-BILL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BROOK PARK, OH Posts: 194	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart The first thing I did was call Fred and we went over everything together. Even reinstalled the factory ignitor box. Any idea of a better than stock pulsar coil or should I just give a new one a try. At this point I'm pretty sure it's the coil. A few minutes ago I wass palying with it again and by willgrling the wires where they entr the coil I can get it to read "Open" on my DVOM. Also, I can;t see how this sould be anything other than a coiencednce. I know I'm not the firay one to put an MSD in and no one else is buring up pulsar coils are they?

08-25-2009, 09:11 PM	#12
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart I have a '99 350 block with a good pulsar on it. I'll read the ohms and see if it's within range, if it is normal, I'll send it to you to try. If you get fluctuatng readings somethiing is loose or cooked usually. The only problem with a different trigger is getting the position and timing correct. Some pulsars go bad, others last indefinately. Wish I was of more help. If this next one cooks, we'll look into a new trigger to match the MSD. Try the stock ignition with this pulsar and then, when it works, switch it over and see what happens. This igntion should work off a set of points, I don't know how it could be more than coincidence. My MSD is a slightly different model than yours, but work the same.

08-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#13
WILD-BILL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BROOK PARK, OH Posts: 194	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart If you could let me know what the ohm reading is I would be greatful.

08-25-2009, 09:54 PM	#14
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart I'll check it in the AM and get back with you by 10:00am.I need to run mine some more. It only has an hour on that MSD so far....too busy.

08-25-2009, 09:58 PM	#15
WILD-BILL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BROOK PARK, OH Posts: 194	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart Well, that's 55 min more than I got

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08-26-2009, 09:08 AM	#16
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart On the 200 ohm scale I got 20.5 ohms. It does bounce to 39-45 as it passes the trigger. I tested 2 of them with the same results. See if the pulsar bounces as the trigger goes by.. Gotta go now. If you want one PM the address. Tony

08-26-2009, 10:25 AM	#17
WILD-BILL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BROOK PARK, OH Posts: 194	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart Tried that, and it would go from 20 to 5 but not any higher. Now the *** thng wont even turn over.

08-26-2009, 12:57 PM	#18
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart Awe shoot. Sounds like a T-tap cut a wire in half or something.... When I installed mine I used different connectors than what was supplied. Mine had also Quit for a moment during testing and it was a loose ground at the battery. I'm at lunch. I'll test the MCI pulsar and see what that does, get some literature and be back in a while. There is a fuse in that box somewhere, see if that blew....Bummer

08-26-2009, 05:38 PM	#19
WILD-BILL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BROOK PARK, OH Posts: 194	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart I did check all the connections but I will do it again. I will also have another look at the fuse when I get home. One thing I do know is that right now it seems like the solenoid is not energizing. I didn't have much time to look into it before I had to leave this morning. Tony, please look at this pic and tell me which terminal you hokked the small red wire from the MSD box to.

08-26-2009, 07:16 PM	#20
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Finally got to put the MSD on my cart D....That should be the foot pedal HOT wire to close the solenoid. the other side should be a ground. Let me check a diagram before we publish that. I'm not 100% sure. 90%maybe.

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