He must connect IGN1 and IGN2 together and route that to the hot for the MSD. IGN1 is "Run" and IGN2 is "12V when starting. Both must be connected together when using an ignition like the MSD that eliminates the ballast. Sounds like all he has is IGN2 hooked up. It goes dead when you release the key from start to run.
Thanks!! I kinda figured that he was missing another connection when he installed the MSD, but he said that the instructions didnt say what to do with those two wires. He actually just went home to get them..haha