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Originally Posted by fastfredracing
I have heard that some timing lights will read wonky with MSD, but I have several different lights, and they all function perfectly with every MSD install I have ever played with.
I'll keep brainstorming...
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I went so far as to go buy another timing light that folks assure it works on the MSD....cheep too. Same, same.
The crank is a forged after market bit...probably from China. I didn't buiild the motor...a crate jobbie.
I hear you on the TDC bit......but, I've been working on this for more than a week.
and am pretty much convinced that the lights are giving false readings....an electrical dysfunction somewhere. The engine wouldn't run at 40 deg initial advance.......it just barely runs at an indicated 35 deg advance....runs best at 45-47 deg (earball WAG)..
My pro buddy has been calling all his sources and they all say"It won't run at 40 deg"...They'll get no arguement from me. The only reason I'm pursuing this is because there is an outside chance that the plugs are not firing within an acceptable range before TDC.
I ain't at my wits end on this, but close enough to see it.
....thus, the thread.
I'm hoping my personal light will come ON......with some help.