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blue86 GT
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Is anyone having any problem with the MSD-8456 pro billet distributor? This would be the the second one that has locked-up.I followed the instructions to the letter. Engine would run for 2min then start running like crap. Then the dirstributor would turn counter clock wise on its own?And the engine would stop.When I pull the distributor not only can you feel the heat.But you can see the heat spots at the base of the distributor.What am I doing wrong?
Posts: 3 | From: cupertino/sunnyvale | Registered: Feb 2004
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MustangNate
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Mine got real hot and it friend the TFI module on the side of it.
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1989 Mustang LX Vert, 5.0 Auto
Posts: 1032 | From: Chico | Registered: May 2004
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blue86 GT
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But did it lock up? when I pulled the distributor out the shaft will not turn?
Posts: 3 | From: cupertino/sunnyvale | Registered: Feb 2004
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mtbaughs
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Check to make sure you have the proper cam gear on the distributor based on what cam your running. MSD distributors don't have a great track record for reliability from what I've seen. Also check to make sure your oil pump hasn't froze up.
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R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
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blue86 GT
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Oil pump drive shaft is good. I just installed the original distributor and everything is fine. This is the second MSD distributor that took a dump.Did notice the MSD shaft is slightly longer than the original.
Posts: 3 | From: cupertino/sunnyvale | Registered: Feb 2004
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