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PKRWUD · 08-12-2002, 04:39 PM

I prefer the Crane HI-6 myself, but don't go spending any money until you know for sure what the problem is.

It is imperative that you have the spark plug wires that are going to cylinder #5 and #6 completely separated. They can't touch each other anywhere between the distributor cap and the plugs. Buy a cheap set of separators if necessary.

The MSD is putting out a stronger signal at higher rpms than your old system was, and since #5 & #6 are sequentially fired cylinders on the same bank, there is an excellent chance for a misfire condition if the wires are allowed to contact each other.

I'M NOT SAYING THAT IS YOUR PROBLEM, but it very well could be, and it's super simple to correct.

Take care,
~Chris

08-12-2002, 04:39 PM	#8
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I prefer the Crane HI-6 myself, but don't go spending any money until you know for sure what the problem is. It is imperative that you have the spark plug wires that are going to cylinder #5 and #6 completely separated. They can't touch each other anywhere between the distributor cap and the plugs. Buy a cheap set of separators if necessary. The MSD is putting out a stronger signal at higher rpms than your old system was, and since #5 & #6 are sequentially fired cylinders on the same bank, there is an excellent chance for a misfire condition if the wires are allowed to contact each other. I'M NOT SAYING THAT IS YOUR PROBLEM, but it very well could be, and it's super simple to correct. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!