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Re: What has left you stranded on the side of the road [message #239850 is a reply to message #197434] Thu, 13 February 2014 12:04 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Carl S. is currently offline  Carl S.   United States
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Ignition two times in 5.5 years.

First time it was a Springfield Ignition module. I had a spare and had it changed out and on the way in less than 10 minutes.

Second time, exact same symptoms, more dangerous position (on a freeway overpass in Phoenix). After getting pushed over the overpass by a highway patrolman, and getting safely parked, I figured out that the new MSD ignition control box had failed. I had the old module and harness under the seat and was able to re-install it back to the stock configuration and get going again.

I removed the MSD box, sent it to them in El Paso for repair, received it back from them in a few weeks, reinstalled it, and haven't had a problem since.


Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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