Test MSD 6A box - Sacramento

[JJSmitches]

Is there anyone between Sacramento/EG/Stockton that can test a MSD 6A box I have?
How might I test it outside of a vehicle?

It was removed from a car a couple of years ago. I haven't any vehicles to use this on so I am thinking if I can confirm it is still in good working order I will sell it.

Thanks!

[ehummelman]

No clue if you can do it that way. It would have to receive a signal (like from the magnetic pickup in the distributor) in order to fire a spark.

[SLO_Z28]

You need an arbitrary function generator, any good electronics technician will have one. Im occasionally up in the Stockton area, but I probably couldn't give any set time on when ill be up there next, other than in June and July for autocrosses.

[TheJDMan]

Might try contacting MSD and ask them if there is a bench test proceedure.

[ehummelman]

I'd be interested to hear what you find - I've got a 6AL sitting around that I could sell if it's good.

[SLO_Z28]

Like I said, you just simulate the on car characteristics. The scope should looks something like this:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[ehummelman]

Um OK, but I don't know if most of us have whatever tool that is or can understand its output. So are you saying we just find a good electrical shop and have them test it? If so, what kind of place would do that specifically? In other words, if I were to look in the yellow pages where would I look?

[SLO_Z28]

Every GOOD shop should have a scope. Every GOOD engine diagnostic technician should know how to use it. Only an electrical shop, or someone that builds random crap like me, would have a arbitrary function generator. The trick is finding someone that knows cars and is a member of ARRL.

http://www.yellowpages.com/sacramento-ca/alternator-repair

Half the guys on that list should be able to handle the task. There's a great shop in Stockton, on Wilson way by the porn store, but for the life of me I cant remember its name.

[ehummelman]

There's a great shop in Stockton, on Wilson way by the porn store, but for the life of me I cant remember its name.

LOL, it's funny what landmarks we give directions with.

[DirtShark]

Hunt Magnetos
11333 Sunco Drive #100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Ph. 916-636-4058
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Roger

They are MSD certified to do all service work and testing