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MSD6A vs inductive timing light

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:15 am
by Philip Lochner
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.

Re: MSD6A vs inductive timing light

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:23 pm
by DonTZ125
Does it give you a clean reading after 3k rpm?

Is it possible to easily and temporarily disable the multispark function?

Re: MSD6A vs inductive timing light

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:52 am
by Philip Lochner
DonTZ125 wrote:Does it give you a clean reading after 3k rpm?
That is a good plan! 'Cause it should!
DonTZ125 wrote:Is it possible to easily and temporarily disable the multispark function?
I doubt it very much. There are no controls on the box to be able to do so.