MSD 8225 Coil screws with my radio?

[84cutspreme]

Is there anything I can do to stop the interference the 8225 coil causes in my radio? I know it is the coil causing it b/c I removed it and replaced it with stock style coil and problem went away...but I would like to use the 8225 coil that came with my streetfire distributor. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Bonnewagon]

Double check your grounds. If all else fails they make filters that eliminate the static. MSD and Radio Shack have them.

 

[84cutspreme]

I believe you are talking about the same thing that Autometer just had me install inline on tach to stop it from jumping. RFI suppressor I think it was called, bought at Radio Shack

 

[Phoenyx]

How do you like that distributor? One just got put onto my car (haven't driven it yet, waiting for the exhaust). I hope I don't have the same problem with my CD player.

 

[83hurst-olds]

Most engine noise that is picked up by the radio is the ground, almost always in fact. Double-check, then check it again. RFI filters will go a long ways in improving it, but without proper ground they have limited effect.
Also, if you are getting more static through your antenna than you are playing CD/cassette then check your antenna ground.

 

[Bonnewagon]

The fishfinder on my boat was making a pinging sound on the radio. Radio Shack filter cured it.

 

[84cutspreme]

I don't mind the distributor. Only thing I found I didn't like about it was that advance is controlled solely by weights and springs. There are no stop bushings so I have heard rumors about the 21 degrees of centrifugal advance turning into 24. I checked mine though and no problem 21 degrees all in. Next on the agenda is trying to figure out utilizing the vacuum advance with the stop plate.

 

[pontiacgp]

I'm running an MSD E-curve distributor...no springs or weights, the curve and advance is set by two dials