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newbe needs HELP cranking but wont start after it rains

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Old 11-16-2014, 10:56 AM
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newbe needs HELP cranking but wont start after it rains

1990 F250 with a rebuilt 1992 302 HO
cranks all day long but wont turn over
everything acts and looks normal (fuel pump, warning/notification lights, etc.)
thought the problem was fixed when I replaced the ignition module (side of the distributor) after a new coil plugs wires cap rotor.
ran ok for a few weeks went start it up after the first heavy rain and same thing
where do I start to chase this down GEM? GROUND? EEC?
just so you know I am a novice so will need detailed instructions
 
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Old 11-16-2014, 11:09 AM
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Go get a hair dryer and use it to dry off/heat up the ignition coil, if the motor fires up immediately you found the problem.
 
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Old 11-16-2014, 02:01 PM
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Will try that

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Go get a hair dryer and use it to dry off/heat up the ignition coil, if the motor fires up immediately you found the problem.
It is a new coil but I will try that thanks
 
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Old 11-16-2014, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mehigh
It is a new coil but I will try that thanks
New does not make it a good working part, same for the plug wires.....el cheapos tend to be bad out of the box.
 
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