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Just installed an MSD 6AL in my 5.2

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Old 01-11-2008 | 07:24 PM
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Default Just installed an MSD 6AL in my 5.2

It started easily, thanks for the DIY padodgeram!

THe only thing is when ipush down on the accel (in park) and let go, it sounds like its gonna cut off, then comes back. I haven't changed the cap/rotor, but can there be anything else wrong. It idles at around 600RPMs normally.

Vac leak maybe?

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Old 01-11-2008 | 08:04 PM
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Nevermind i am good. I just needed to be patient and give it a while to adjust. Just drove it and nothing is wrong anymore. Drives noticeably better. So now I can add to my signature
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 09:38 PM
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fun fun. Where are you in nj. Sounds like you have a decent truck over there.
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 09:40 PM
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If you didnt rember the last time the cap and rotor was replaced , please do that ASAP.. on the cap use brass

 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 10:53 PM
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PAdodgeram, Already ordered it from summit. My commute is only 2 miles to work and i will take her easy. I am no too worried since it has the Accel Tuneup package (Cap rotor wires) that was installed 2 years ago (I was in iraq for 14 months of that time and my father in law drove her once in a while). I can get by until it ships.

I am actually not in NJ, but from Closter...its in Bergen County. I amin the army, so I move around a lot. Now I am in oklahoma.
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 11:04 PM
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Indyram, Its decent looking because of the camper top i have on it. My wife still kids me about it and calls me "Granpa". I think it looks sweet, its the same color as the truck and is the same height as the roof. Looks like a lifted SUV. And it keeps my stuff dry when I move.

In addition to my MSD setup, I found a stock air intake at a junkyard since mine was stolen while i was in iraq (long story, almost got my truck legally "stolen" as well). I was looking for some spare parts for the ignition (wires and connector) and saw it still had the air intake. Too bad no K&N in there, so i had to buy one. Got that and a "new" fan shroud with the coil connector for 50 bucks.

My fan shroud has taken a beating from me sitting on it while changing my cap and rotor. The swears that come from my mouth when i do that job.

You guys have any tips on making a cap/rotor change easier?
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 11:05 PM
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let me know when you get to FTIG ....GO FOR A BEER !!!...

Tips for making the job easier to change the cap and rotor...just drink...lol
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 11:07 PM
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oh ok +1 on brass cap
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 11:22 PM
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FTIG. When I was in Ft Drum, we called it FIG. I had to think about that one. I may be going back to Ft Drum, and my FA Bn goes there for their Off Post training. If I ever go back to FtIG I will let you know.

Thanks for all the help.
 
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Old 01-12-2008 | 01:31 AM
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You guys have any tips on making a cap/rotor change easier?
Body lift...........
 



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