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taps 02-01-2011 01:47 PM

7al3 question
 
how many out there had trouble with msd7al3 box and what were they?

TopspeedLowet 02-01-2011 02:07 PM

They all have failures
 
If you use any electronic ignition, you will have eventual electronic failures. I have used MSD stuff for 25 years or better now and have had some bad boxes out of the package and some great for 10+ years. I do not believe that there is a known problem with any one box that MSD makes, but some can be damaged more easily than other models can. I will continue to use the 7AL3 on everything I run because I find them reliable and easy to trouble shoot in the field. I think that MSD is the best choice for Un Blown gasoline Drag Racing applications in my opinion.
As for what problems I have had, some miss fire at a given rpm, some stop firing altogether. For the most part they work or don't work or cause miss fire conditions. I have had two pro coils fail in 25 years and a few blaster coils fail as well.
Bruce

hammertime 02-02-2011 06:21 AM

Re: 7al3 question
 

Originally Posted by taps
how many out there had trouble with msd7al3 box and what were they?

A lot of the issues with that box are timing jumping around


Ive never had a problem but know several who have.


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