I need a male 8 pin connector that goes to and MSD Ignition box. I have looked around, called MSD and they say that they don't make it anymore. Does it look familiar to anyone? 
I can't find this 9 pin connector.....
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You may have to convert it to a 8 pin connector, Something like this or a Molex type may do the trick. Just an example..
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Electrical-Connector-Motorcycle-Marine/dp/B00N7821LI
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Electrical-Connector-Motorcycle-Marine/dp/B00N7821LI
I think I saw some multi pin connectors in the parts drawer at the local Radio Shack. So if there is still a Radio Shack near by you, you might stop in and get both the male and female ends of a connector and convert it over.
Sell it on craiglist/eBay and buy a new box for barely more?
It's a Molex, try Digikey.
Originally Posted By: bubbatime
Sell it on craiglist/eBay and buy a new box for barely more?
This is an MC1. Last made in early 90's .Now it's the MC4, which runs about 700 Dollars or more. I bought this one for 60.
Sell it on craiglist/eBay and buy a new box for barely more?
This is an MC1. Last made in early 90's .Now it's the MC4, which runs about 700 Dollars or more. I bought this one for 60.
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
It's a Molex, try Digikey.
I searched there and got 31,095 items. I looked for 8 pin molex. https://www.digikey.com/products/en/conn...;pkeyword=Molex . what exactly is it called?
It's a Molex, try Digikey.
I searched there and got 31,095 items. I looked for 8 pin molex. https://www.digikey.com/products/en/conn...;pkeyword=Molex . what exactly is it called?
Originally Posted By: user52165
MSD = Might Suddenly Die
Seen too many duds from them
There are better alternatives. Exactly what is your application?
Their customer support should tell you something
Their customer support is worthless and their website forum is even worse. they take up to weeks or months to reply, if they ever do. I have called and asked them and all they say is that they don't sell that part no more. Heck,I took them quite a while to find the install instructions for the box. I'm pretty sure they just get Joe Blow to answer the phones with catalogs in front of them. I have an '89 GSX-R 750. The box does make a great difference in starting, accelerating. It comes stock with a transistorized ignition.
MSD = Might Suddenly Die
Seen too many duds from them
There are better alternatives. Exactly what is your application?
Their customer support should tell you something
Their customer support is worthless and their website forum is even worse. they take up to weeks or months to reply, if they ever do. I have called and asked them and all they say is that they don't sell that part no more. Heck,I took them quite a while to find the install instructions for the box. I'm pretty sure they just get Joe Blow to answer the phones with catalogs in front of them. I have an '89 GSX-R 750. The box does make a great difference in starting, accelerating. It comes stock with a transistorized ignition.
Are there any numbers in molded into the plastic?
Just get as new male/female weatherpack with proper pin count and voltage rating.
Reterminate. You have a crimping tool?
Other wise you can put a block terminal strip on the firewall and connect that way.
Reterminate. You have a crimping tool?
Other wise you can put a block terminal strip on the firewall and connect that way.
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Sell it and find a Crane HI-6. Much better box.
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Just get a new male/female weatherpack with proper pin count and voltage rating.
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Just get a new male/female weatherpack with proper pin count and voltage rating.
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Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Just get as new male/female weatherpack with proper pin count and voltage rating.
Reterminate. You have a crimping tool?
Other wise you can put a block terminal strip on the firewall and connect that way.
It's for a motorcycle.
Just get as new male/female weatherpack with proper pin count and voltage rating.
Reterminate. You have a crimping tool?
Other wise you can put a block terminal strip on the firewall and connect that way.
It's for a motorcycle.
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Sell it and find a Crane HI-6. Much better box.
It's for a motorcycle. This box is a dual channel, 2 coil box. HI-5 is a single coil,for car
Sell it and find a Crane HI-6. Much better box.
It's for a motorcycle. This box is a dual channel, 2 coil box. HI-5 is a single coil,for car
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Just get as new male/female weatherpack with proper pin count and voltage rating.
I'd rather try finding the connector first.
Just get as new male/female weatherpack with proper pin count and voltage rating.
I'd rather try finding the connector first.
OVERKILL
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Originally Posted By: daves66nova
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Sell it and find a Crane HI-6. Much better box.
It's for a motorcycle. This box is a dual channel, 2 coil box. HI-5 is a single coil,for car
Missed that part, whoops!
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Sell it and find a Crane HI-6. Much better box.
It's for a motorcycle. This box is a dual channel, 2 coil box. HI-5 is a single coil,for car
Missed that part, whoops!
Originally Posted By: Superflop
Id prolly just put an 8 pin deutsch on it
This is what I would do. Hack it off and convert to Deutsch...or connector of your choice.
Id prolly just put an 8 pin deutsch on it
This is what I would do. Hack it off and convert to Deutsch...or connector of your choice.
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