Kyle,
I contacted MSD this morning. They recommended a couple of things.
1. Installing the noise capacitor. (MSD PN#8830) It runs for $39.95 at a local dealer.
2. Running the negative wire directly to the battery, as the ground in the body is not
sufficient.
3. Adding dielectric grease to all spark points. (in boot sleeves)
4. Making sure the battery has a good ground to the body and the engine.
5. (When I asked...) Adding RCA noise filters to my amplifier inputs for my stereo system.
Although #5 is was not "endorsed" by MSD, they said it probably wouldn't hurt.
I already ordered the capacitor. I will also "re-wire" the spliced points to make use of the wiring
kit to return to stock as you did. Thanks for the help. I'll keep you posted within the next week or so,
when everything is complete.
-Mike
You may want to add a blurb on you web page about splicing the MSD universal kit. I did use you page
as a reference and found it to be very informative.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:grndak4x4@home.com]
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 11:19 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: MSD & Noise - Please Help....
> Yesterday I installed a MSD 6A kit from www.truckperformance.com The kit
came with a "universal harness", the brain box, and Tayler-spiro 8mm wires.
> While I was at it...I also replaced the ditributer cap and roter. FYI...I
mounted the MSD box to the heat shield of my K&N FIPK.
>
> First question is: The "universal harness" did not fit the stock coil
harness or fit the coil receptacle.
> Is there a specified or unique harness I have to use? For now, I cut the
wires to the coil and added quick connect push connectors. The MSD seems to
be running fine but I just wanted to make sure I did this right.
>
> Secondly, I have a lot of noise radiated through my stereo now. Is there
anything I can do to eliminate this?
Mike,
I did have to do some splicing and soldering with the 8873 wiring harness to
get it to work the way it was meant to work, and I believe you will have to
do the same as it is not meant to be a plug in type of adapter. With it
properly installed, you should be able to run the MSD Ignition and you
should also be able to simply disconnect the 2 MSD connectors and plug back
in your 'stock' system. As far as the noise capacitor goes, I would HIGHLY
recommend installing MSD Noise Filter Capacitor, which Jeg's sells for about
$350-$40, this totally cut out the noise I was also getting from the MSD
Ignition. Let me know if you have any further questions. Good Luck,
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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