Rhett

The 351 in my XE just stopped dead. I checked all the wires to the ignition and LPG switch, but still no spark. I had power at both sides of the coil and at the LPG switch, but nothing. I swapped the coil and the rotor and that made no difference.

The only thing left in the equation was the Bosch electronic distributor, that I had reconditioned and recurved over a year ago and has never missed a beat. I pulled it and swapped it for an old, dirty one I had in the shed. The 351 started first turn of the starter.

What could be wrong?
The only thing I can think of is the module hanging off the side.

If this is stuffed and needs replacing, can I do away with it altogether and replace it with an MSD, HyFire or FireBall. I’ve always wanted a bigger spark for the slower burning gas.

This could be the excuse I need to get it now. I’m just not sure how these units work or connect, as I’m not electronically minded. Do I still use my standard coil?

brenx

Yup module

[edit]Stick with the XD style electronic if thats what it is? Just add a decent coil and MSD/Crane ignition box.

Brenden

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XB Fairmont (street car) 11.07@123.02mph.

Rhett

Thanks Brenden.

Do I still need to buy a new module, or does the MSD/Crane ignition box replace it?

Can you recommend a decent coil?

How can I tell if it's an XD style dissy? (I didn't realise that there was more then one dissy option from the factory).

brenx

Your XE one if factory will be the same. Yes, you still need a module. The box is just an add on component. If you do buy a box? Get the same branded recommended coil.

I am looking @ getting an MSD unit as my mates going overseas. I'll deposit the $ in his account and get him to send one back as gift No tax!

Brenden

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XB Fairmont (street car) 11.07@123.02mph.

Rhett

Why MSD? Which modle?

My son heads to the USA in November so I'll get him to pick something up for me.

brenx

Purely because they are cheap in the US. The crane unit is dearer in the US for some reason I've found. I am looking at a 6AL and using it's rpm limiting features. Comes in handy when you need to drop the car off @ a workshop too. Stick a 4500rpm module in Keeps the car and engine semi safe.

Brenden

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XB Fairmont (street car) 11.07@123.02mph.

Rhett

A rev limiter! Excellent feature to include. I'd like that insurance too.

TruBlu351

Go an "MSD Digital 6 plus". Look at jegs.com for a price........about US$290 think?

FAT spark, built in rev limiter, and a timing retard option...............for the laughing gas when you get it hooked up. Really nice unit.

I can't remember, but I thought I ditched my module from the Ford electronic dizzy? I'll have to look again.

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XE Falcon
393 Tremec TKO 9"

Rhett

Thanks Adrian

brenx

Sounds good TruBlu351 I'll have to check that out on the MSD website.

Ta,
Brenden

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XB Fairmont (street car) 11.07@123.02mph.