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MSD Starter Saver With Signal Stabilizer Start Retard To Make For Easier Starts On Crank Triggered Engines MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 8984
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Part #: 8984
The Starter Saver receives the trigger signal through an MSD Crank Trigger Pick-Up or the Distributor's magnetic pick-up. This Control has a very accurate pick-up compensation circuit resulting in rock steady timing throughout the entire rpm range of your engine. There is also an LED that illuminates with each trigger signal to confirm operation and the circuitry is completely potted in a polyurethane compound for extreme vibration resistance.When you install a crank trigger system, having locked out timing may put a strain on the starter and flywheel. This compact controller provides a retard that automatically retards the timing during cranking to ease the pressure. The MSD Starter Saver measures only 1.5 Inch X 3.5 Inch X 2 Inch and wires into your ignition system with only four wires. It can be programmed to retard the timing 10 Degree or 20 Degree during cranking only. The retard is activated when the engine begins cranking and is deactivated once the engine reaches over 800 rpm. (If the engine rpm drops below 500 rpm it will activate again.)Note: The Starter Saver can only be used on V8 applications using an MSD magnetic pickup distributor or crank trigger.Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control, magnetic pickup trigger and only on V-8 applicationsBuilt-in signal stabilizer produces steady timing at all rpmPlugs into an MSD Distributor or Crank Trigger pickupBuilt-in LED monitors trigger input signalsCompact unit provides 10 Degree or 20 Degree of start retard to ease pressure on the starter and flywheel during crankingDetails:Emission Code: 4Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
Features:
- Compact unit provides 10 degrees or 20 degrees of start retard to ease pressure on the starter and flywheel during cranking
- Plugs into an MSD Distributor or Crank Trigger pickup
- Built-in LED monitors trigger input signals
- Built-in signal stabilizer produces steady timing at all rpm
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control, magnetic pickup trigger and only on V-8 applications
Timing Controller - Starter Saver / Signal Stabilizer - 10 / 20 Degree Start Retard - Each
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| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 8984 |
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