Re: MSD Installed, almost

From: Jason&Sarah (Jpm699@email.msn.com)
Date: Sun Jun 06 1999 - 21:26:04 EDT


My understanding is that you don't need to run the black negative wire to
your battery and you can ground it right next to the box, if that's a good
location for it. That's the way I got it on my truck.

Jason

>Well I put my MSD 6-Offroad box on this weekend(PN6470), after having it
for
>nearly 3 weeks. The reason I waited so long to put it on was due to MSD's
>universal wiring harness(PN8873) being on 3 weeks of backorder, grrrr. I
>checked Summit's order status hotline and it said they shipped it out the
>3rd, so I should have the box operational this week! Can't wait. I had to
cut
>the power and negative wire and solder(heat shrinked) in about 4 feet of
>wire(10 guage) to reach my battery. I used 3/8" ID plastic wire loom from
the
>box to the battery, looks very factory. I mounted the box on the
passenger's
>side fenderwell, next to the computer. I made sure to Loctite the vibration
>mounts, wouldn't want this ignition box falling/coming off! I ran the
>power/negative wires to my optional battery posts, since the battery I have
>has 4 posts(2 top and 2 side) For this, I ordered from Crutchfield the
solid
>machined brass studs which screw into the battery post holes and have a
>threaded rod at the top which comes with a nut and lockwasher which is
>perfect size for MSD's ring type electrical connectors for the box. Now all
I
>have to do is to regap the plugs, hook up the universal wiring harness,
reset
>the bozo puter, and power up the MSD box. I will let you all know how it
>turns out! Thanks to all who have helped out with providing information on
>all my MSD related questions.
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>



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