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MSD TFI Problems?

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50gt1988

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Well my ignition system is all new MSD but my car is showing signs of a bad TFI?
No hot start, untill engine cooled.

I thought the MSD TFIs didnt have overheating problems as bad as the stock TFIs?
 
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50gt1988 said:
Well my ignition system is all new MSD but my car is showing signs of a bad TFI?
No hot start, untill engine cooled.

I thought the MSD TFIs didnt have overheating problems as bad as the stock TFIs?
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if you are arent running a MSD distributor , pull your distributor out and put a pickup in it , and most parts stores can now test the TFI module for free ....tell them to run the test a few times to get it hot
 

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Also check if there is heatsink grease on the back of the TFI module. I did not put any on when I got my MSD distributor, and I was having the same problem. Took the TFI module off, put some heat sink grease and no more problem.
 

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So Curse? What problems were you haveing before fixing it? Just so I can compare them to mine?
 
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