Thread: Anyone running an MSD 6AL with a Generator ???

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Just a thought but i don't want to run a Alternator on my project so will be using a Generator, Will this be ok with a MSD 6AL ignition ??? Anybody running this setup ???

No body ???

Steve - take a look here: http://www.msdignition.com/forum/

You do have to type in the 2 words to do a search. I pulled a couple of threads, one of which was for a flathead - didn't seem to be a problem, but I bet you will need some sort of filter to clean up the output

thanks Dave.

Originally Posted by IC2

Steve - take a look here: http://www.msdignition.com/forum/

You do have to type in the 2 words to do a search. I pulled a couple of threads, one of which was for a flathead - didn't seem to be a problem, but I bet you will need some sort of filter to clean up the output

Dave thanks for that link, I emailed MSD and they said it would be fine. another problem solved

Originally Posted by IC2

Steve - take a look here: http://www.msdignition.com/forum/

You do have to type in the 2 words to do a search. I pulled a couple of threads, one of which was for a flathead - didn't seem to be a problem, but I bet you will need some sort of filter to clean up the output

Steve,
I didn't have time to read the links Dave sent, but just from my experience the msd is dependent on the battery condition not the charging system. So as long as what ever you are charging it with is capable of keeping the battery up I don't think it matters. We never had a charging system in our race cars we just charged them up after every run. My 2 cents.
Ken

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

Steve,
I didn't have time to read the links Dave sent, but just from my experience the msd is dependent on the battery condition not the charging system. So as long as what ever you are charging it with is capable of keeping the battery up I don't think it matters. We never had a charging system in our race cars we just charged them up after every run. My 2 cents.
Ken

Ken - the only thing I was concerned with was the fact that while the generator produces volts and amps to maintain a battery, is really a "dirty" way as compared with an alternator which does the same way, but is electronically controlled and makes cleaner electricity. The MSD might not have tolerated the "dirty" power well and needed a filter - but it looks like Steve has the OK from them to go 'as is'

Isn't there an alternator out there that looks like a generator? I thought I saw/heard of them a while back. That would be the best of both worlds. A good alternator setup with the old looks of a generator.


Found it, http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/powergen.html

Originally Posted by Bug

Isn't there an alternator out there that looks like a generator? I thought I saw/heard of them a while back. That would be the best of both worlds. A good alternator setup with the old looks of a generator.


Found it, http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/powergen.html

The only problem with that is the price plus shipping and customs fees for Steve who is in England

This is true. Reckon that would be quite expensive. Just thought if the OP saw what I meant, might be able to search on the other side of the pond for something.

lots of bugs with MSD ignitions and generators.. Alternators came in '73-'74 and the generators are smaller/ fit better with aftermarket goodies like turbo's and such... my instinct says it'll all be good.

Thanks Ken, I was slightly concerned that the generator might struggle to keep up if the electric fan kicked in but according to MSD tech it should be fine with a decent sized battery.


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Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

Steve,
I didn't have time to read the links Dave sent, but just from my experience the msd is dependent on the battery condition not the charging system. So as long as what ever you are charging it with is capable of keeping the battery up I don't think it matters. We never had a charging system in our race cars we just charged them up after every run. My 2 cents.
Ken

Appreciate the help Dave.

Originally Posted by IC2

Ken - the only thing I was concerned with was the fact that while the generator produces volts and amps to maintain a battery, is really a "dirty" way as compared with an alternator which does the same way, but is electronically controlled and makes cleaner electricity. The MSD might not have tolerated the "dirty" power well and needed a filter - but it looks like Steve has the OK from them to go 'as is'

I was stocking those and had 5, 4 of them expired within 6 months of selling, the other laster 10 months, I wouldn't bother with them again.

Originally Posted by Bug

Isn't there an alternator out there that looks like a generator? I thought I saw/heard of them a while back. That would be the best of both worlds. A good alternator setup with the old looks of a generator.


Found it, http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/powergen.html