MSD stands for Multi-Spark Discharge, as far as I know - it refers to
performance ignition systems (By the company MSD as well as others) that zap
the plugs a few dozen times per power stroke rather than just once, like
normal. Drag racers love them.
Luke
'71 Spit - "Fireball"
Not equipped with MSD, but I do have a used racing coil in 'er!
>
> Just read Gower-Oaks web page about Smiths instruments and found the
> following:
>
> Tachometers
> All tachometers will work with the 3 basic ignition types:
>
> breakerless ignition
> contact breaker
> ECU output engine management system
>
> Problems occur where cars have the M.S.D type electronic ignition (as
> found on some
> American engines). The purchase of an ignition module, catalogued as
> part number IGM
> 1001-00, is necessary in order to give the tachometer the correct
> signals.
>
> I'm curious - what is the M.S.D. type electronic ignition mentioned?
>
> Appreciate answers,
> Cheers,
> Fred
>
> --
> Fred & Wendy Griffiths,
> Calgary, Canada
> http://www.cadvision.com/griffco/index.htm
> mailto: griffco@cadvision.com
>
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