MSD distributor?

88fivepointoh · 05-19-2003, 12:19 AM

I just bought a MSD distributor after going thru 4 stock ones in 2 months and was wondering how everyone else likes the MSD distributors. Do they stand up to heat well?

LX5liter · 05-19-2003, 12:16 PM

I've heard the MSD's used to have a problem with not dropping into the distributor hole all the way, and some people had to machine the housing a little bit to make it fit. That was a while ago though, and I'm sure MSD has fixed the problem by now.
What caused the 4 distributor failures in two months? That seems a little extreme.

88fivepointoh · 05-19-2003, 09:49 PM

seems to be a serious heat issue from what I have been told.. Under the hood temps might be getting a little extreme possibly from equal length headers or something. Car temp is fine. I am also looking into checking the oil pump shaft and pump itself for possibly freezing up. it shouldn't be a problem at 65K but you never know i guess..

05-19-2003, 12:19 AM	#1
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	MSD distributor? I just bought a MSD distributor after going thru 4 stock ones in 2 months and was wondering how everyone else likes the MSD distributors. Do they stand up to heat well?

05-19-2003, 12:16 PM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I've heard the MSD's used to have a problem with not dropping into the distributor hole all the way, and some people had to machine the housing a little bit to make it fit. That was a while ago though, and I'm sure MSD has fixed the problem by now. What caused the 4 distributor failures in two months? That seems a little extreme. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

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05-19-2003, 09:49 PM	#3
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	seems to be a serious heat issue from what I have been told.. Under the hood temps might be getting a little extreme possibly from equal length headers or something. Car temp is fine. I am also looking into checking the oil pump shaft and pump itself for possibly freezing up. it shouldn't be a problem at 65K but you never know i guess..