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Bumblebee:
Oh dear, I'll check mine tonight. If it's not too bad, would WD40 help delay the problem?:mad:
usa383:
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GTA390:
--- Quote from: Bumblebee link=topic=2569.msg14091#msg14091 ---Oh dear, I'll check mine tonight. If it's not too bad, would WD40 help delay the problem?:mad:
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I heard once before that products like WD40 actually cause corrosion after a while.
Something to do with what s in it, penetrates when used but can cause corrosion later.
Might be complete BS but there could be some truth in it.
David.
sell4u:
sms777 - A BIG THANKYOU for your initial post 2 months ago
I bought my MSD Pro Billet Dizzy about 2002 / 2003 for use in my big block project (69DirtyRat would be proud) and has been sitting in the box ever since.
Decided to run Motec on the Big Block instead so back in May this year installed the MSD along with all the other goodies I had set aside on the 57.
Today went to start the Chev but wouldnt turn over??? thought flat battery so gave her some extra neddies and fired straight up, must have left the door ajar? Loaded up the family and went for a drive to Carss Park to take the kids to the bike track. 2 hours later the 57 wouldnt fire. :cry:
As some of you know this is my daily driver and has always started. Called my old man to come over and help but after 5 or 6 attempts to try to jump start without success had to call Mr NRMA
Mr NRMA checked the battery, only 10 volts so pulls out his battery booster and jumper cables, car turned over a few times then nothing. Very strange. Checked starter motor and all is fine, so pulls out a 2nd set of jumper leads and hooks it up to his truck. Have another go, Mr NRMA has now got enough power running to the old girl to fire up a nuclear plant turns over but nothing??
So he checks spark and there is some at the plugs but only small (says thats bad), checks the coil and its throwing lightning bolts!! I then gel to your post sms777 and said to Mr NRMA I had read an internet forum a few months ago so lets check the MSD Dizzy for moisture and guess what - BINGO. :gotya:
Mr NRMA cleaned her out, put it all back together, turned the key (with the 2 jumper cables still hooked up) and she fired straight up. :fantastic:
I bought this MSD Pro Billet Dizzy when they 1st came out and it had never been used until the last 6 months. So I want to say thanks for your post and to everyone else, if you have problems with your pride and joy don't hesitate to post as it may help someone else let the penny drop. (PS: must 2nd 69DirtyRat that the storey about the shipping container was to blame - crap).
bonnevista:
Y'know, you'll never match the 'heart stopping' voltage of a points distributer and oil filled coil, powered through a ballast resistor.:huh:
That's a whole 9 volts :omg:going to the positive side of the coil!!
High tech - yes, but what price do you put on a reliable ignition system?? :exact:
And of course, there's always the blistering and smell of burning flesh as you try to adjust said points on a hot engine.:thanks:
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