Hi all
Is it possible to use a timing light with an inductive pickup to check the timing of spark generated with MSD6a?
The reason I ask is that at idle MSD6a generates 3 sparks per combustion stroke. It seems to me that my timing light triggers randomly on any of these 3 sparks because the TDC mark on the pulley is jumping all over the place.
Any advice appreciated.
MSD6A vs inductive timing light
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Philip Lochner
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MSD6A vs inductive timing light
Best regards
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Re: MSD6A vs inductive timing light
Does it give you a clean reading after 3k rpm?
Is it possible to easily and temporarily disable the multispark function?
Is it possible to easily and temporarily disable the multispark function?
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Re: MSD6A vs inductive timing light
That is a good plan! 'Cause it should!DonTZ125 wrote:Does it give you a clean reading after 3k rpm?
I doubt it very much. There are no controls on the box to be able to do so.DonTZ125 wrote:Is it possible to easily and temporarily disable the multispark function?
Best regards
Philip
'74 Jensen Interceptor Mk3 (MS-2 EFI, GPIO + GM 4L60e)
'80 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12* (MS-2 EFI + dual EDIS-6)
and about 10 others.
Philip
'74 Jensen Interceptor Mk3 (MS-2 EFI, GPIO + GM 4L60e)
'80 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12* (MS-2 EFI + dual EDIS-6)
and about 10 others.