Bad msd coil???? HELP

[ZMann]

Ok... ever since i started getting the 'no start, no spark' sydrome, (just cranks) i changed my Cap/Roter and Igition Module.

Sometimes it starts...but i think when engine bay gets hot, is usually when it happens. It will crank, but NO SPARK still. Had to pull syclone 1/4 mile to our shop...once it got there...it started right up. Drove to garage at home, turned off... and then no start. IS THIS A BAD MSD COIL?
Or possibly that Y splice from stock connectors?
Or how about a bad Pick up Coil.
What do u guys think? Change back to stock coil?

I also unpluged the single MSD connector from atop the coil, and plugged the (2) stock seperate plugin's back to the coil. I also detected 2.5 volts on one of the leads... Wiring or Coil???

ANy help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Zach Mann
Sy1012

EDIT: If i dont get this sh!t figured out soon, im gonna sell it... anybody? :l

 

[Pittman]

Coils just dont fail very often

1) Find an old (but good) plug wire.
2) get a spark plug
3) stick the wire on the spark plug
4) stick the other end of the wire onto the coil output.
5) hold plug onto a grounded object upper intake will do.

THere should be a constant very strong spark. Keep the plug and wire handy and you can do this test seconds after it acts up this way it wont cool down on you.

 

[ABLITZ]

might want to check the ecm..my truck acted the same way.the truck would die(would crank,no spark) and after 20 mins. it would start right up.get another 1/4 mle down the road and die again.

 

[Ian Turgeon]

dont post this everywhere.

 

[ZMann]

My bad, wont happen again.

I've switched ecm's also... i have 2 of them laying on the floor. U wouldn't think they would both do this? Hope not.

Thanks

Zach Mann
Sy1012

 

[Pittman]

Check the coil. Its not even trying to fire right?

 

[ZMann]

When it happens, it doesnt even try to start.... just turns over. I replaced the msd coil with a new coil from my local Big A/carquest store. Hasn't acted up yet. I am about to drive 5 hours to kc....lets hope it doesn't happen. Say a prayer for me please :roll:

See ya.
Zach Mann
Sy1012

 

[Pittman]

I have one and havent had any problems.

I have had problems with the 6a ignitions when used on other toys and they were always happy to fix or replace.

 

[ZMann]

Update...

Replaced the MSD Coil for a new stock coil.... seems to be the fix...as of now. :-?

My sy made it to KC.... im relieved...time to start tuning.

Later
Zach Mann
Sy1012