MSD 6AL - 240Z - Install Tips?

[sennavsprost]

Hello all,

I am currently in the middle of a very simple install of the MSD 6AL ignition system. I have a 72 240, with a 280ZX electronic distributor with E12-80 Ignition module. Does anyone have any tips, or tricks that might make me avoid a headache? wiring schematic? Also where have been the best places to mount the MSD box? I have it temporarily located next to the clutch master cylinder under the acces panel. Thanks for any helpful tips.

Dave.

[240ZX]

Dave, this is off the subject of your question but we're almost next door neighbors. I'm in Santa Paula. Maybe we could get together and talk about the Z's sometime. Interested?

[biker]

THis site has the schmatic that you are looking for with helpful hints.

http://geocities.com/zgarage2001/engine.html

Regards

Biker:classic:

[gundee]

Here is a picture of where mine is located. Excuse the dust.

[tanny]

If there's dust in there, then my engine bay must be a compost pile. That's clean! Victor.

[ChrisA]

Morning Guys, My 6AL is mounted on the right strut tower so I didnt have to lenthen the power wire to the battery. I was wondering if Steve could tell us what the small silver box above his 6AL is? I havent seen that piece on anyone else's car.

[biker]

I'm still trying to figure out what the little red round cylinder is between the MSD and the unknown silver box.

How about a schematic of how this is all wired up and what the components are Greyghost?

:classic:

Biker

[gundee]

The box is the tach adapter p/n 8920. This install is on a 72 Z and was required because it has a voltage triggered tach.

The round red item is the noise capacitor p/n 8830. It is primarily a voltage safety item for the 6AL. See attachment.

[lvmy240z]

So how does it work? Are you happy with it's performance? I'm trying to figure out whether or not to go with the MSD setup, the Euro distributor, or a 260-280Z distributor.

[Brett240]

Hi Greyghost,

where did you get the tach adapter from? what is it worth? i cant find one in Aus so it looks like ill be importing one. does it hook up ok to the standard 240 tach?

vheers,

Brett

[240Zdragon72]

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7065&password=&sort=7&thecat=500

I got this a long time ago and will have it in my car by winter. I would also like to know if this is right?

Thanks