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Old May 10, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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I'm replaceing my ignition module. I not 100% sure, but am I supposed to put any sort of dialectic Greese or anything on the contacts? I think i read that somewhere? Also it is ok to mark the distributer and turn it to get to the screws? thanks guys
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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Marking the distributor is always a good idea - whether you're ever planning on turning it or not.

The grease (which should have been included with the module) goes between the module & its mounting surface (heat sink). The connector doesn't really need any, but if you have a lot of corroded connectors, use silicone grease.
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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the module i bought didn't come with any greese. can i get it ata parts store?
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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I got the holley module if that helps any
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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I think Radio Shack sells thermal transfer grease - I doubt a parts store sells it separately. But if Holley doesn't think it needs it, maybe it's OK without it. Is it a warranted part?
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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I don't think it is warrentied. it does say something about maximun heat dissapation, but i would feel better with the greese
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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ok i got the grease, but now i can't get the distributer loose I loosened that hold down and it won't budge. Is there another one or something i am missing?
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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I got it, Its on there. It seems like it runs better now, but that could be psycological. Now I'll see if that miss is gone. Are motorcraft modules dated coded? I am curious how old this one is
 
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And another question-what sorts of behavior should be expected from a failing ignition module? Besides stalling and causing a class action suit. I'm just curious.
 
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Old May 10, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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http://www.mustangcentral.net/tech/part.html
http://www.wantabe.com/hdrace/dfrdpt.htm
The module can do anything from an occasional miss to a total stall when it goes bad.
 
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Old May 11, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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I'v herd that there are those with a well trained ear that can tell when an ignition module is going bad, but generally its a pass or fail type thing. At least that's what i'v herd, never had one go bad myself.
 
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