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Pulley, Ignition and handle questions for Ed Chavalier

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10-27-2007, 01:37 PM
bill h
Pulley, Ignition and handle questions for Ed Chavalier
These are from the for sale page, but I thought my questions should be here on tech.

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Originally posted by Ed Chevalier:
I'm installing a complete MSD 6 system with the rotor, cap, and coil. It'll be great if it reaps another 1-2mpg. It should pay for itself in a hurry.


So, How’d it work out?

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I just installed a set of March overdrive aluminum Billet pulleys on the alternater, water pump, and crankshaft. They are for street rods. They overdrive the water pump at low RPM's and give you extra cooling in heavy traffic situations which is common around Houston.


And, how are they working out. The idea appeals to me, but I already use a high flow water pump. I wonder if there will be a cavitation issue. However, an RV engine never gets much above 4500, whick is where performance engines just get started. I do like the idea of more fan RPM, too.


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Also, we put on a new lighted grab bar.


Did you buy the assembly or just new plastic? My chrome ends are a little pitted. If you bought the whole thing, how did it fit?


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10-28-2007, 12:18 PM
Ed Chevalier
I'm still working on the MSD; other jobs have gotten in the way of fun stuff. I plan on mounting the box under the fold out sofa behind the driver's seat. It has ventilation panels for cooling and it's close to the distributor and engine wiring harness. I bought the whole lighted assembly and it fit great. I did reuse the old bulb holder. The March pulleys also fit fine. In my experience on the road, I've rarely exceeded 3500rpm, hopefully cavitation shouldn't be a problem. I need to take it on a long road trip to test everything out.


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