MSD Ignition question

[W.O.T]

I have an msd 6al ignition box that was mounted to the rear of my back seat. Ive already fried one box from it getting wet splashing etc. I wanted to move my new box somewhere in the boat where it cant get wet. Is there anything wrong with having the box too far from the motor? I was told no farther than three feet from the motor. Whats the best place to mount them?

[MudPumper]

What about up high on the transom??

[jrork]

WOT, I did exactly like MudPumper said. Mounted in up high on the inside up the transom underneath the deck. To date never been wet and works like a champ (now I've done it. Bound to take a dump now.)

[SmokinLowriderSS]

I wonder, do 2 fried 6AL boxes still cost less than 1 6M box? :idea:

[pw_Tony]

Here's a thread that shows alot of pictures and may help you...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147161&highlight=mount+msd

[BOOGEYMAN]

My msd is mounted up under the dash and have never had one problem with it. We run a digital 7 programable on the dragster and it is mounted under the cowling wich is 5 feet from the engine and no problems there eithor.
Travis.

[Oldsquirt]

I wonder, do 2 fried 6AL boxes still cost less than 1 6M box? :idea:
6AL can be repaired, 6M cannot.
6AL has a rev limiter, 6m requires a separate limiter.
Both of those things also add up to $$$ advantage to 6AL for some.....
Unless you "drown" it, the 6AL can be used in a "damp" environment with no problems. Just dont put it where it is constantly subjected to large amounts of water.

[GM Killer]

Mine has been mounted behind the engine cover for years and no problem. They can take some moisture. They are mounted under the hood of a car which is prone to moisture, for example when it rains.

[TahitiTiger]

My 6AL is mounted to the transom up high. It has never gotten wet. :D

[TahitiTiger]

My 6AL is mounted to the transom up high. It has never gotten wet. :D

[Mr. Crusader 83]

I have had my 6A for 3 years now, never a problem. I mounted mine high on the transome but first I drilled out the rivets on the backing plate and sealed it.

[SmokinLowriderSS]

6AL can be repaired, 6M cannot.
6AL has a rev limiter, 6m requires a separate limiter.
Both of those things also add up to $$$ advantage to 6AL for some.....
Unless you "drown" it, the 6AL can be used in a "damp" environment with no problems. Just dont put it where it is constantly subjected to large amounts of water.
Current Summit Catologue.
6AL box, $236.88 X 2 = $473.76
6M-2 box $283.88
6M-2 box PLUS rev limiter $427.76
6M-2 box with rev limiter built in $398.88 (It's new, just found in the catologue checking before I posted) Summit part # MSD-6560 :idea:
If I ever add a box to my pro billet marine distrib, it'll be the 6M, and the only reason I have for a box, is the rev limiter.

[BrendellaJet]

Current Summit Catologue.
6AL box, $236.88 X 2 = $473.76
6M-2 box $283.88
6M-2 box PLUS rev limiter $427.76
6M-2 box with rev limiter built in $398.88 (It's new, just found in the catologue checking before I posted) Summit part # MSD-6560 :idea:
If I ever add a box to my pro billet marine distrib, it'll be the 6M, and the only reason I have for a box, is the rev limiter.
Just go with the digital 6 plus. Its potted also and comes with better bells & whistles.

[Oldsquirt]

Current Summit Catologue.
6AL box, $236.88 X 2 = $473.76
6M-2 box $283.88
6M-2 box PLUS rev limiter $427.76
6M-2 box with rev limiter built in $398.88 (It's new, just found in the catologue checking before I posted) Summit part # MSD-6560 :idea:
If I ever add a box to my pro billet marine distrib, it'll be the 6M, and the only reason I have for a box, is the rev limiter.
But it isn't 6AL X 2. It is 6AL x 1 + 1 repair. :)
You aren't likely to kill one of the 6AL unless it is mounted where you end up drowning it OR it died due to poor wiring connections(specifically a POOR ground).
It's nice they finally came out with a 6M with built in regulator, but I will stick with my 6AL. Been working fine and staying dry for years...................

[slick440]

I've got a 6AL. Cut a piece of 3/4 plyboard a little bigger than the box. Fiberglassed the board underneath the lip on the transom. Not too high, so you can get to it easily. Then siliconed a piece of 3/16 rubber mat to the box. Screwed the box to the board. Haven't had any problems......

[W.O.T]

thanks for all the advice. im having the 6AL repaired by MSD and keeping it as a spare.

[jbone]

Were you at Martinez this weekend?
If so, I helped swim your boat back to the sand bar and was wondering if you got the boat running. If not, another 6al got splashed and took a crap.
J

[W.O.T]

Were you at Martinez this weekend?
If so, I helped swim your boat back to the sand bar and was wondering if you got the boat running. If not, another 6al got splashed and took a crap.
J
no that wasnt me but thats pretty much the same thing that happened to me last season.

[sleekcrafter]

Most all MSD failures are a result of a bad ground, make sure you have a good ground, no paint or anodizing between the grounds.