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Sep 18, 2013 | 02:12 PM

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crvog81

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The black wire does not have continuity.

Sep 18, 2013 | 02:41 PM

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caliRangerXLT

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Huh, is that a ground?

Sep 18, 2013 | 02:49 PM

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I think it is the ground to the distributor

Sep 18, 2013 | 03:18 PM

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The black wire does not have continuity.

Does not have continuity with what? Does not have continuity with ground? Where are you seeking ground for this test? Are you confident it's a good ground? Sticking the meter probe against an inner fender, radiator support, etc. usually will not cut it.

Sep 18, 2013 | 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico47635

You will need a special tool to replace the pickup coil. Any auto parts store should have it in stock. Be very careful. If you drop a screw into the distributor you will have to take the distributor out.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/8...ule-wrench.jpg

This is a little late and doesn't have anything to do with the OP's current post.
This is an FYI. The tool shown in the link isn't for removing/changing the reluctor or pickup coil.
That tool is for changing the TFI module that is attached to the outside of the distributor on later model ignitions.
The two screws that hold the module on are recessed and have limited clearance between the screw head and side of the module so a very thin wall socket is required to remove them.
The module's screws aren't tightened very much so it uses a **** instead of a ratchet handle to tighten the screws.

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Sep 18, 2013 | 04:54 PM

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The ground inside the distributor was loose. I tightened the screw and now have a running vehicle thank you for all the help. You guys are awesome.

Sep 18, 2013 | 05:01 PM

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The ground inside the distributor was loose. I tightened the screw and now have a running vehicle thank you for all the help. You guys are awesome.

Glad you got her running.
fmc400 scores again

Sep 18, 2013 | 05:38 PM

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now have a running vehicle.

Best feeling in the world, especially when the fix was free!!

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Sep 18, 2013 | 07:37 PM

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Awesome, glad to hear you got it worked out.

Sep 19, 2013 | 05:38 PM

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Here is an update I have got the idle great when it is choked but when I try to drive it up the street it has no power and will not go above 25 30 mph. Any ideas?

Sep 19, 2013 | 05:44 PM

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Just to be clear in your post, do you mean it idles great with the choke on? You timed it without vacuum advance correct? If it's manual choke is it disengaging completely?

Sep 19, 2013 | 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crvog81

Here is an update I have got the idle great when it is choked but when I try to drive it up the street it has no power and will not go above 25 30 mph. Any ideas?

If its running okay when the choke is on but goes to s**t when the choke comes off either there is a good size vacuum leak or, more likely, time for a carb rebuild.