Power at the coil terminals question

[CudamanTom]

Hey Guys,

I'm doing some prelim checks on my engine stuff while awaiting a few parts to start her up.
Question,
With an MSD system, the engine not running but the key in the run position, should I have power at the coil terminals?
Everything is hooked up and the engine cranks, but no power to the coil terminals with the key in the run position.

If I should have power at the coil terminals, what would be a good start to look at?
Again, it's an MSD ignition system (not sure that makes a difference here).

Thanks in advance.

Tom

[Chryco Psycho]

nope , the MSD does not power the coil until it is cranking / triggered by the dist

[CudamanTom]

nope , the MSD does not power the coil until it is cranking / triggered by the dist

Cool 
Thank you!!! 

[HP_Cuda]

Wow Tom it looks like we are on somewhat of the same road here.

Yeah the coil is devoid of power until cranking.

[CudamanTom]

Wow Tom it looks like we are on somewhat of the same road here.

Yeah the coil is devoid of power until cranking.

Great minds think alike. 
I just posted how we were about neck and neck on our rides. Yours much more detailed and nicer but non the less, workin to get road worthy. 

[CudamanTom]

And I gotta add. I love the friendly and experienced folks around here.   

[HP_Cuda]

Guess its time to race to burnout status eh?