[The most frustrating SDS install ever due to trigger wire from OEM ignition module]

Honestly, I figured if someone had experienced the same issue, it would have been discussed in the SDS forum. Further, I know there are specific anomalies between the 240z, 260z, and 280z. However, If anybody can elaborate on why the crane ignition system doesn't require the trigger from the OEM electronic ignition module, then I would appreciate your insight.

 

Nigel, the reason I connected both wires is because the crane installation manual states to cut and connect any wire that was originally connected to the coil. Although I did not share this information previously, I referenced another datsun diagram to determine which wires to attach.

 

 

 

[The most frustrating SDS install ever due to trigger wire from OEM ignition module]

I seldom post, but I thought I would share my experience because it may help out one of you in the future...

 

Background: I own a 74 Datsun 260z with a L28ET motor. I purchased the SDS EM-5 E/MSD  to replace the stock 82 turbo ECU and wiring because I could not adjust the fuel management system enough to stop the gray smoke from my exhaust. I purchased two (used)  and one new crane HI-6S ignition systems because I thought the first two were faulty. The setup took me maybe a weekend but the troubleshooting lasted two months. After months of going over both SDS and Crane install I determined that by disconnecting the trigger wire from the OEM ignition module to the white wire on the crane system that my vehicle would start. The reason this has been the most frustrating install ever is because the crane installation manual doesn't even list this as a possible configuration option. I included a modified diagram of my setup and the original crane diagram for ease of explanation.

 

 

 

 

 

[timing chain install help]

Thnx, I realized after double checking the FSM that I didn't have the cam lobes set correctly. I appreciate you confirming it

[timing chain install help]

I am not sure how I could have set everything prior to taking the chain off because I replaced the cam/crankshaft sprockets too. Further, I set the crankshaft to TDC prior to removing the chain and gears. Since the valves were misaligned, I did adjust those after removing the chain and sprockets.  

[timing chain install help]

I am replacing the timing chain on my 82 turbo motor and the cam sprocket isn't lining up according to the haynes manual. The manual does not contain any further instructions if you replace the chain/sprockets and alignment isn't correct. According to FSM the #1 piston should look like this:

 

 

Mine looks like this:

 

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The camshaft sprocket is set in the #1 dowel but does not look like the FSM

 

 

mine looks like this

 

 

The TDC for piston #1 is set and the crankshaft sprocket is set like the FSM:

 

 

I don't want to arbitrarily set the timing chain knowing that it does not match up. Any assistance you guys can offer would be greatly appreciated.