Anyone used an MSD ignition on a 2F before? If so, what was your experience with install and results after the install. Also running a D.U.I
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So you guys are not answering my question. Why do they not work?
I thought they provide a hotter spark, burn more fuel in the chamber, and increase mpg.
What am I missing?
Also running a D.U.I, which the MSD 6A will plug right into.
So you guys are not answering my question. Why do they not work?
I thought they provide a hotter spark, burn more fuel in the chamber, and increase mpg.
What am I missing?
Also running a D.U.I, which the MSD 6A will plug right into.
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They do work as ignitions; it is just what you hope that follows is not true.
You can get a "hotter" (higher voltage) spark just by increasing the plug gap, but this does not lead to "more fuel burning in the chamber and increased mpg". If you get a spark, all the fuel burns; if you don't get a spark, it doesn't burn. That is the way it works.
What you are missing is the hype.
You can get a "hotter" (higher voltage) spark just by increasing the plug gap, but this does not lead to "more fuel burning in the chamber and increased mpg". If you get a spark, all the fuel burns; if you don't get a spark, it doesn't burn. That is the way it works.
What you are missing is the hype.
I've always been leary of a product that the installation instruction sheet has a foot note that states " don't remove your orginal operating system totally, as in a case of failure reconnection may be necessary to get you back home" 
Ive got one in my 72 and it works great. FYI.
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I'm running the MSD Offroad with my 2F and Flame Thrower coil/Pertronic Ignitor, it works great
But the only thing is these boxes aren't reliable and I'm on the 2nd MSD, the 1st died a year ago or so, so it's correct that in case your MSD dies, you should know how to bypass the MSD to get home
But the only thing is these boxes aren't reliable and I'm on the 2nd MSD, the 1st died a year ago or so, so it's correct that in case your MSD dies, you should know how to bypass the MSD to get home
I run TFEI, it works for me. I only ran it because I had it otherwise I would still be running points. I am going diesel with the 40. The 2F I put into use on my tractor.BTW,it works great in a 4w assist tractor. It helps keep my front down.
I have been following a lot of the claims about msd, the only thing I read that might be of interest to you is that past 1200 rpms , the test show only one spark from the msd. They claim about 6 sparks at very low rpms and then the nubmer decreases as the rpms get higher. The test was done by a company in the USA, can't remember the name.
Like Pin-head said it takes one spark to ignite the right mixture , if that doesn't work ,then , you need to look for the source of your problem other than a magical solution.
I have been following a lot of the claims about msd, the only thing I read that might be of interest to you is that past 1200 rpms , the test show only one spark from the msd. They claim about 6 sparks at very low rpms and then the nubmer decreases as the rpms get higher. The test was done by a company in the USA, can't remember the name.
Like Pin-head said it takes one spark to ignite the right mixture , if that doesn't work ,then , you need to look for the source of your problem other than a magical solution.
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If you search this topic you will find a post where Pin_Head explains in great detail why these, "High Power" ignitions, are simply not needed on a tractor motor.
It boils down to this: If you are running a motor like Matt's turbo https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/134529-2f-3f-e-=-2f-eti-into-my-fj40.html
then you MIGHT see a SMALL gain with a super duper atomic powered ignition at 7000 RPM. Otherwise get an FJ60 ignition system and call it good.
FWIW I also ran a Jacobs Omni-Pak (coil and ignition computer in one box) on a Nissan Pathfinder. First one failed after 11 months. They replaced that one for $70 something dollars. IT failed a little over a year later and they refused to replace it, or even sell me another at the same $70 price. I raised hell and even wrote a letter to the president but never even heard back from them.
It did make a noticeable difference at around 2800 to 4000 RPM but not enough to justify the price tag...
It boils down to this: If you are running a motor like Matt's turbo https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/134529-2f-3f-e-=-2f-eti-into-my-fj40.html
then you MIGHT see a SMALL gain with a super duper atomic powered ignition at 7000 RPM. Otherwise get an FJ60 ignition system and call it good.
FWIW I also ran a Jacobs Omni-Pak (coil and ignition computer in one box) on a Nissan Pathfinder. First one failed after 11 months. They replaced that one for $70 something dollars. IT failed a little over a year later and they refused to replace it, or even sell me another at the same $70 price. I raised hell and even wrote a letter to the president but never even heard back from them.
It did make a noticeable difference at around 2800 to 4000 RPM but not enough to justify the price tag...
MSD, Jacobs, Mallory all carry the same track record.........
