[DeTomaso] definition of insanity disproven...

Sun Dec 19 16:31:17 EST 2010

Chris,

     There are several MSD coils for the 6AL:

http://www.msdignition.com/products/coils/

It may be a good idea to get recommendations.

Ken

--- On Sun, 12/19/10, Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:

From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] definition of insanity disproven...
To: jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com, michael at michaelshortt.com
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Date: Sunday, December 19, 2010, 12:30 PM

I checked with the local Auto Zone and MSD coils seem to be less than fifty bucks, so I think I'll just buy one and see if that makes a difference.  I hope I don't accidentally buy the wrong kind of coil.

If I replace the coil and it doesn't solve the problem, then I will definitely try the MSD box test you mentioned.  If the test is really easy, I might actually try that first.

Thanks for the input--I hope I don't run into the same repeating problem with MSD that you did!

Sincerely,

Chris

> From: jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com
> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com; michael at michaelshortt.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] definition of insanity disproven...
> Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:37:07 -0600
> 
> Chris
> 
> It sounds as if you are using the newer MSD6AL2 digital CD unit because you 
> mention the LED operating light.
> 
> Two thoughts
> 
> 1) You can test the MSD's output rather simply.  The how to is available at 
> their website; rather, than me regurgitating it.
> 
> 2) I also had an MSD6AL2 that functioned intermittently.  It made three 
> trips back to MSD for repair.  Each time they would check it out and return 
> it and it still functioned intermittently.  When I replaced it with an 
> analog MSD6AL, the car operated fine.
> 
> MSD eventually sent me a replacement MSD6AL2. However, they said that they 
> wouldn't warranty it.  So, I've got a new boxed 6AL2 sitting on a shelf and 
> when it comes time to employ, I have no idea as to whether it will work 
> reliably and it is not warrantied.
> 
> I am not impressed as to how MSD stood behind their new product.  Of course, 
> they acted like my experience with the 6AL2 was unique; obviously, I am 
> skeptical.
> 
> Happy Holidays
> 
> JT
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Christopher Kimball" <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
> To: <michael at michaelshortt.com>
> Cc: "Pantera List Serve" <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 9:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] definition of insanity disproven...
> 
> 
> >
> >
> > Spanking it is the least of what I feel like doing to it!  I'm thinking of 
> > removing all hammers from my garage...
> >
> >
> > Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:39:19 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] definition of insanity disproven...
> > From: michaelsavga at gmail.com
> > To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
> > CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> >
> > I think your car is mocking you, clearly it is flustered and needs to be 
> > taken out on a long straight road and spanked.  Michael Shortt
> > On Dec 18, 2010 9:34 PM, "Christopher Kimball" <chrisvkimball at msn.com> 
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> After all my frustration with trying to start the car with no spark 
> >> evident, after dinner this evening I figured, "What the heck.  I've 
> >> proven I'm insane before; why not try to start the car again, since I 
> >> tried numerous times a few hours ago with absolutely no luck."
> >
> >>
> >> I'll bet you can guess what happened next.  The car started immediately 
> >> and idled perfectly.
> >>
> >> I try very hard not to use foul language, but if anything drives me to 
> >> stamp my feet and yell something I shouldn't--this will be it!
> >
> >>
> >> So, lets analyze the problem:
> >>
> >> 1) car runs fine after I fix a loose terminal.
> >>
> >> 2) I solder a number of terminals to make sure they are secure
> >>
> >> 3) upon completion of soldering the terminals, the car won't start--no 
> >> spark
> >
> >>
> >> 4) I walk away, have dinner, and two hours later it starts
> >>
> >> The only thing I can think of is that while I was working on the 
> >> soldering, the garage door was open and it got quite chilly in the 
> >> garage.  The temperature outside was probably 40 or so, and it was 
> >> pouring rain.  When I went in for dinner, I closed the garage door and 
> >> since our garage is heated, the temperature in the garage gradually 
> >> increased to probably 65 degrees or so.
> >
> >>
> >> What I think I'll do now is open the garage doors again so it will get 
> >> cold again, then see if the car starts.
> >>
> >> Man, this is infuriating.  Thanks for letting me lay down on your 
> >> collective couches and tell you my problems...
> >
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >>
> >> Chris
> >>
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