NHRA HOT ROD REUNION 2017

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Ha, ok I'll tell my computer it's "off line" when I send a pm. It won't know the difference. Except that if I am off line, I can't send anything.

 

[Mark Steele]

Hi Dave,
Hey those guys gave you a lot of crap.
Anyone that runs 11.61 has my respect.
Yes, a better term would have been for me to us "PM" personal mail.
Regards, Mark

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

No problem Mark, I give everyone the"business" all the time and I deserve the same. I thought when you said off line, you meant phone, text, or snail mail and I didn't want to go through 12 pages on this thread to find your number/address. Nice design on the shirts btw.

 

[Mark Steele]

I was over to Thompson Saturday for a Test and Tune before Bowling Green. Good thing as I lost my clutch. All parts are on order and it will all be back together well in time for Bowling Green. Maybe I will be a threat this year? Probably not - sleep easy. Mark

 

[Mark Steele]

T-SHIRTS
Things are moving along a little faster than anticipated.
T-SHIRTS are going to print soon.
Orders haven't been great so I ordered more than double the number ordered by the racers. I hope there will be enough.
If you would like to order shirts this weekend - - that would be great! Thanks Mark

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

I'll take 2 large ones please

 

[jbschneeweis]

Hi guys, 2 things to discuss.

1. I do not believe I will be able to attend the BG event. I would like to go but don't believe I will be able to make the trip. I am recovering well from my neck surgery but don't believe I will be able to drive the distance to BG. Driving for approximately 8 hours a day for 4 days will be very difficult. So I will not be attending, maybe next year.

My friend Lee who always follows me to these events will also not be going. The good news is he has a reservation at the Hyatt Place BG for 13-18 June @ $99.00 per night. He has not cancelled yet & can transfer the reservation to anyone who is interested. Let me know if anyone is interested & I will put you in contact with him.

2. At the races on Friday night I believe my MSD 6AL box failed. I am not getting any spark to the plugs. The distributor is functioning, but no power to the coil. Anyone else had this problem or any ideas.

Thanks.

Joel

 

[scott hall]

Joel I'm glad to hear you are recovering well and you'll be missed like last year. At least you won't be stranded. Fellas if you need a room that's one up for the taking.

 

[jbschneeweis]

Thanks Scott. I believe that is a good deal on the room. I think the current rate is $180.00 per night.

Joel

 

[dm62409]

2. At the races on Friday night I believe my MSD 6AL box failed. I am not getting any spark to the plugs. The distributor is functioning, but no power to the coil. Anyone else had this problem or any ideas.

Thanks.

Joel[/QUOTE]

Happened to me also. Problem was module in base of distributor was blown out . I had the MSD distributor.

 

[jbschneeweis]

Thanks Dave. I also have the MSD distributor. I will mention that to the shop when I take it there.

Joel

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Get well Joel. See you somewhere next year.

Later
Dave

 

[jbschneeweis]

Thanks Dave. Sure hope so. How about a mid-west shootout?

Joel

 

[La Hot Rods]

Joel you can unplug the wires at the dist and with the key on take the white wire that is not used (it would got to the points) and touch it to ground and that away from ground.....if you have spark then the dist is bad if you don't have spark the box is bad.

 

[Fathead Racing]

No need to mess with the module when you have the MSD unit. Just rewire the dist and use it for a trigger only.

 

[jbschneeweis]

Thanks for the info. I am taking it to the shop on Wednesday to find out what the problem is. I have an HEI unit for the car that I was using before I started racing. Replaced it with the MSD. I thought the MSD would be better for racing. Any thoughts or comments on which unit to use. Thanks.

Joel

 

[Don Jacks]

If you're not turning over 7500 the HEI will be as good as you'll ever need once you get the curve where you need for it to be for your particular combination.The MSD distributor is just an unnecessary expense unless you happen to need the smaller space that it takes up,or if you're running where contingency money is involved.

 

[dm62409]

No need to mess with the module when you have the MSD unit. Just rewire the dist and use it for a trigger only.

I have to disagree with you Ray, the module was the key to getting power to box and coil. Didn't make sense to me either at first, but after talking to msd techs, it was the answer that solved the problem.

 

[Fathead Racing]

I have to disagree with you Ray, the module was the key to getting power to box and coil. Didn't make sense to me either at first, but after talking to msd techs, it was the answer that solved the problem.

Not mine for some reason, I'm using the MSD distributor, ready to run as a trigger only with my MSD 6AL.

 

[dm62409]

I'll take your word that it can be done Ray. Be advised, the next time that module goes out, I'm coming to you for help.......well , either wiring help, or a cold one.......or two.