1992 mustang GT 5.0 with MSD distributor. A question I think or hope will get answered quick. When I set up my test light on the driver side of the coil and crank the car I dont get the dimming light I actually lose the light. Changed coil and tfi amd was intermittent now it’s constant. My question is where can I start looking now that I know that test light isn’t dimming when I crank but going out completely.
Engine Ignition issue test light question
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An OEM one. Look on E-bay, etc. If you can find one rebuilt with NOS parts, great!
If not, get a used one and rebuild it yourself. If you have your OEM distributor, you can track down parts to rebuild that one.
Aftermarket distributors for these cars do not have a great reputation.
So what do you think about these remanufactured ones on eBay?
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I have not tried that specifically. All I can say is that if I were looking for one right now, I would probably give it a shot.
Even if it shows up bad... You can still replace the faulty parts.
Just be sure that it has the [steel] gear on it for your roller 302.
Also....
That does not appear to have the TFI on it. So, you're going to need some thermal paste.
Also... I think you currently have two TFI, is that correct? If either of them are OEM, that is the one I would use. Otherwise... doesn't matter.
Of all of the things you could improve on a Fox, the ignition system is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down at the bottom.
Most of "upgrades" that you can get in this regard are Chinesium garbage.
Most of "upgrades" that you can get in this regard are Chinesium garbage.
If the MSD box is old (read 15+ years) shouldn’t be an issue. I have them on my Foxes and zero issues. The later ones seem to have made overseas and/or with subpar electronics.
The MSD TFI distributors are super nice mechanically but the electronics are garbage. I would just put a Ford TFI and PIP on it and use it but that’s me. I will say I run a stock distributor with Ford electronics and it works and has worked for 20+ years. The other car has an MSD on it but it’s a carbureted car so totally different.
The MSD TFI distributors are super nice mechanically but the electronics are garbage. I would just put a Ford TFI and PIP on it and use it but that’s me. I will say I run a stock distributor with Ford electronics and it works and has worked for 20+ years. The other car has an MSD on it but it’s a carbureted car so totally different.
So i ordered that original distributor on eBay but wont get it for awhile so I had to see if that was it. I went to AutoZone and bought the 100 buck duralast one and installed it. Well ahe fired right up! So it looks like it was the msd distributor all along and not coils or tfi’s. Really do appreciate the help and look forward to installing the original motocradt one soon
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