Recent content by Eddy Hoover

I have a pn 8202. So it looks like it does not require one. With that said. I was thinking about it and I had the msd ignition box connected directly to the battery/alternator system. So the question is, being that the ballast and voltmeter have been changed out to no effect, what could be...

I hear you. Google is saying it does not need one. I'm not sure how accurate that is though

The T connects to the charcoal box

That is a good point. I don't know someone with a good box. If I try a couple things and I cannot fix it, I will work on getting the msd reconnected. It is a blaster 2 coil so I think you are right on not needing a ballast. How does one bypass a 4-point ballast (safely)?

Yes I believe the driver side closest to bumper cylinder is number 1. I will look for an arrow on the timing light and check all my connections. And you are right, the wiring needs cleaning up

Here are some additional details: Unfortunately the cam specs are long gone I am running ported vacuum advance With advance hose plugged, timing at idle is advanced 25 degrees @825 RPM The (carb) blue hose goes to vacuum gauge, left to distributor, and middle is split to valve cover and...

Hello everyone, Hopefully I am posting in the right spot. I have a 1973 Dodge W200 (360 LA). The engine has been rebuilt with a mild cam and an edelbrock 1406 4 barrel. For years I had an msd streetfire box and coil that worked beautifully. Unfortunately it become necessary to put back on the...

Hello Good Buddies I have finally decided to make an account and post my pics. This is a 1973 Dodge W200 (long bed), Power Wagon (Adventurer); rocking a 360 la w/ Edelbrock 1406 carb and intake, a bit of internal work, long tube headers, dual exhaust, and a CD ignition. This was my...

I really appreciate all your help; I have read a ton of these forums and learned a bunch from your hundreds of comments. I've been driving my truck since I was 16 (5 years now!) and although still a novice, I have learned a ton. I messed around with the wiring some more and was able to hook up...

I ran a wire from the starter side of ballast to the trigger for the msd, worked like a charm. I must have broken the old wire somewhere on the inside when I was changing the connector.

Thank you for the replies, I will give the wiring and starter relay a look

Hello good buddies, Main issue on my dd: not getting 12v to coil when running ign hot lead is attached to ballast Testing: I have 12.5v at battery, starter cranks beautifully, 12.5v coming out of both leads of ignition switch and firewall, 12.5v on start at ballast when run wire is not...