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**swervin ervin** · 01-29-2003, 09:54 PM

I got my MSD distributor back today. They replaced the Mag assembly, shaft, gear, and weight plate. And get this, at absolutely no cost to me. Not even any shipping. And on top of this, the warranty had been out for about 7 months.

Can't beat that with a stick.

On another note, I had a coworker of mine braze the fitting in my tranny pan for the tranny temp gauge yesterday. Put it on last night and filled it up with fluid. Go out this evening and the damn thing was leaking.

I guess this is what I get for letting him do it. I took it back off and will take it somewhere tomorrow to get it done right this time.

apstguy · 01-29-2003, 10:21 PM

Where did you get the distributor??? I want to shop there!

**swervin ervin** · 01-29-2003, 11:01 PM

Steve,

where in the world did you come up with a saying like that?

I bought my Pro Billet HEI from Summit, but Summit didn't have anything to do with this. I called MSD direct and explained what it was doing. The guy I spoke with told me do send it in and they would check it. I said fine, but how much will it cost, since it's out of warranty. He said he would put it back under warranty for me so it wouldn't cost anything.

Now, if the rest of the performance companys will follow this service, wouldn't it be great for all of us.

I give them a big thumbs up. It sure was nice to see the invoice and it said net cost, $0.00.

LOHRTBT · 01-29-2003, 11:36 PM

Very good Deal Mike!!!

GLad to hear they helped you out!

apstguy · 01-29-2003, 11:58 PM

I was thinking about geting a HEI coil from them - now I know I will!

**swervin ervin** · 01-30-2003, 12:26 AM

Steve,

if you only knew. I've had a ton of problems, it's that I don't tell everyone about them. I could write a book on how not to do things.

And you are right, I am old, old as dirt. I don't know about the wise part though.

79BIG10 · 01-30-2003, 02:24 AM

Glad to hear about the MSD cust. service Mike.

On the tranny couldn't you drill the hole for the sender aond plug it with the hardware? I'm thinking that it's like a tranny pan's add on drain plug right? Or is it like the temp sender for the engine?

67_SS396 · 01-30-2003, 02:31 AM

Gotta love customer service like that!

Seeing your as old as you are, I bet you remember when cotton was a good deal?

About the tranny plug, if you want something done right, do it yourself. That's my motto. It also works this way, if you want it really f'd up, do it yourself when you have no clue what you're doing.

Big Paul · 01-30-2003, 03:35 AM

Hell yeah Mike! Whats up with all these deals your getting?

Are you sure your not threatining these companies, back to back deals on 2 totally different products. Smells fishy.

87gmc · 01-30-2003, 07:02 AM

Glad to hear you got everything fixed, glad to know that MSD has a good customer service department (just bought 300 dollars worth od msd products).

Tom · 01-30-2003, 01:08 PM

yes MSD is the shiz-nat.

This is one reason why I have MSD super hei on my 78 and MSD coil and module on my 79.

PHOENIX · 01-30-2003, 01:13 PM

I planned to buy one of those MSD HEI distributors. Now I think I will for sure. you might want to give that guy a call and let him know, that since you were happy you told some friends and they are going to make msd their purchase. But dont tell him its not going to be for awhile.

MylilBowTie · 01-30-2003, 04:16 PM

If I go aftermarket for a new dizzy its going to be a MSD Pro Billet HEI or Daves SmallBody HEI and get a custom one made.

Mike, you also have the HEI upgrade (6al box and stuff) from MSD dont you?

**swervin ervin** · 01-30-2003, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MylilBowTie
Mike, you also have the HEI upgrade (6al box and stuff) from MSD dont you?

Yep, sure do.

79BIG10 · 01-31-2003, 02:46 AM

Mike- How does that box work? I'm not very inclined on this new stuff

PHOENIX · 01-31-2003, 12:16 PM

Yeah why do you need the box and the distributor? Does the box over ride the module? If so, do you want to sell me that nice MSD module?

**swervin ervin** · 01-31-2003, 12:44 PM

Brandon,

the 6AL is a capactive discharge unit. It puts out multiple sparks to the plugs, hence the name, MSD (Multiple Spark Dischage). The company who makes them is Autotronic Controls Corporation, out of El Paso TX. This unit can fire mixtures which other ignition systems would never ignite. It was developed back around 1970 by two engineers.

Anyway, the 6AL has a built in limiter which uses RPM modules you can change to limit the rpm so you won't over rev the engine. It is way far advanced over regular ignition. Is it needed for a street engine, maybe not. But I can tell a difference in starting and running of my engine.

Eddie,

I didn't really need, but again, just wanted it. Yes, the box overrides the module. You take the module and in cap coil out. The kit I bought comes with a Blaster 2 external coil.

I have the MSD coil and module for sale if interested.

PHOENIX · 01-31-2003, 01:44 PM

Mike you have mail!

Is this the same module and coil as shown here?

Can I use this module with my stock distributor? I know that shape is slightly different and it has the cord coming out, so im not real sure.

**swervin ervin** · 01-31-2003, 02:14 PM

Yes Eddie, it's the same ones in your pic. They came out of my MSD Pro Billet.

They are made for a 4 pin distributor. If you still have the ESC distributor, the module won't work, since the ESC uses a 5 pin.

79BIG10 · 01-31-2003, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the info Mike.

01-29-2003, 09:54 PM	#1
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Got my MSD back today I got my MSD distributor back today. They replaced the Mag assembly, shaft, gear, and weight plate. And get this, at absolutely no cost to me. Not even any shipping. And on top of this, the warranty had been out for about 7 months. Can't beat that with a stick. On another note, I had a coworker of mine braze the fitting in my tranny pan for the tranny temp gauge yesterday. Put it on last night and filled it up with fluid. Go out this evening and the damn thing was leaking. I guess this is what I get for letting him do it. I took it back off and will take it somewhere tomorrow to get it done right this time. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-29-2003, 10:21 PM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Where did you get the distributor??? I want to shop there! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-29-2003, 11:36 PM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Very good Deal Mike!!! GLad to hear they helped you out! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-29-2003, 11:58 PM	#5
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I was thinking about geting a HEI coil from them - now I know I will! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-30-2003, 12:26 AM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Steve, if you only knew. I've had a ton of problems, it's that I don't tell everyone about them. I could write a book on how not to do things. And you are right, I am old, old as dirt. I don't know about the wise part though. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-29-2003, 11:01 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Steve, where in the world did you come up with a saying like that? I bought my Pro Billet HEI from Summit, but Summit didn't have anything to do with this. I called MSD direct and explained what it was doing. The guy I spoke with told me do send it in and they would check it. I said fine, but how much will it cost, since it's out of warranty. He said he would put it back under warranty for me so it wouldn't cost anything. Now, if the rest of the performance companys will follow this service, wouldn't it be great for all of us. I give them a big thumbs up. It sure was nice to see the invoice and it said net cost, $0.00.

01-30-2003, 02:24 AM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Glad to hear about the MSD cust. service Mike. On the tranny couldn't you drill the hole for the sender aond plug it with the hardware? I'm thinking that it's like a tranny pan's add on drain plug right? Or is it like the temp sender for the engine? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-30-2003, 02:31 AM	#8
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Gotta love customer service like that! Seeing your as old as you are, I bet you remember when cotton was a good deal? About the tranny plug, if you want something done right, do it yourself. That's my motto. It also works this way, if you want it really f'd up, do it yourself when you have no clue what you're doing. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

01-30-2003, 03:35 AM	#9
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	Hell yeah Mike! Whats up with all these deals your getting? Are you sure your not threatining these companies, back to back deals on 2 totally different products. Smells fishy. __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

01-30-2003, 07:02 AM	#10
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	Glad to hear you got everything fixed, glad to know that MSD has a good customer service department (just bought 300 dollars worth od msd products). __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

01-30-2003, 01:08 PM	#11
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	yes MSD is the shiz-nat. This is one reason why I have MSD super hei on my 78 and MSD coil and module on my 79. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-30-2003, 01:13 PM	#12
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I planned to buy one of those MSD HEI distributors. Now I think I will for sure. you might want to give that guy a call and let him know, that since you were happy you told some friends and they are going to make msd their purchase. But dont tell him its not going to be for awhile. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-30-2003, 04:16 PM	#13
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	If I go aftermarket for a new dizzy its going to be a MSD Pro Billet HEI or Daves SmallBody HEI and get a custom one made. Mike, you also have the HEI upgrade (6al box and stuff) from MSD dont you? __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

01-31-2003, 02:46 AM	#15
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Mike- How does that box work? I'm not very inclined on this new stuff __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-31-2003, 12:16 PM	#16
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Yeah why do you need the box and the distributor? Does the box over ride the module? If so, do you want to sell me that nice MSD module? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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01-31-2003, 12:44 PM	#17
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Brandon, the 6AL is a capactive discharge unit. It puts out multiple sparks to the plugs, hence the name, MSD (Multiple Spark Dischage). The company who makes them is Autotronic Controls Corporation, out of El Paso TX. This unit can fire mixtures which other ignition systems would never ignite. It was developed back around 1970 by two engineers. Anyway, the 6AL has a built in limiter which uses RPM modules you can change to limit the rpm so you won't over rev the engine. It is way far advanced over regular ignition. Is it needed for a street engine, maybe not. But I can tell a difference in starting and running of my engine. Eddie, I didn't really need, but again, just wanted it. Yes, the box overrides the module. You take the module and in cap coil out. The kit I bought comes with a Blaster 2 external coil. I have the MSD coil and module for sale if interested.

01-31-2003, 01:44 PM	#18
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Mike you have mail! Is this the same module and coil as shown here? Can I use this module with my stock distributor? I know that shape is slightly different and it has the cord coming out, so im not real sure. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-31-2003, 02:14 PM	#19
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yes Eddie, it's the same ones in your pic. They came out of my MSD Pro Billet. They are made for a 4 pin distributor. If you still have the ESC distributor, the module won't work, since the ESC uses a 5 pin.

01-31-2003, 04:15 PM	#20
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Thanks for the info Mike. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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