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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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hey there i have a 89 ford f-150 with the 302 i just replaced the distributor and the ICM after that i reset the timming now it runs fine and starts fine at idel and when i go to drive it it loses all power and it seems that it dose not pick up that im pushing the gas pedle so please help
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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Did you verify correct timing after reinstalling the distributor?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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yes i brought cynlinder one to the top then my buddy put the distributor in
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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Well that's half of it, once the motor is started you then need to use a timing light to set the base timing at somewhere in the 10-14deg area. Did you do that?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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no i didnt i dont have timming light is there a way to eye ball it
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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Not really, you should be able to borrow one from an autoparts store. And when setting the base timing you have to remove the spout plug(little grey jumper in the TFI harness) to disable computer advance.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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For reference: Fuel Injection Technical Library » Setting the timing
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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ok got it time when it come normal running temp i go to give it gas it dont wanna move as soon as it cools off it run drive fine any ideals
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Why did you replace the distributor and ICM? Is this a new or rebuilt distributor?

Fuel pressure at the fitting on the fuel rail? At idle and load.

How old are the filters?

Was this problem present before you replaced the distributor?

Have you checked for codes?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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there is no codes and we replaeced them cuz the pick up went bad then the icm went out and when we were replacing the pick up we broke then top of the disturber and the fuel filter is less then 2 days old and yes is was there b4 i changed it
 
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there is no codes and we replaeced them cuz the pick up went bad then the icm went out and when we were replacing the pick up we broke then top of the disturber and the fuel filter is less then 2 days old and yes is was there b4 i changed it
Please define "there is no codes". At the very least you should get a System Pass code 11 for the Key On Engine Off (KOEO) tests and if there are no stored codes in Continuous Memory (CM) then you will get the same thing. Anything less means your test methodology is invalid. Yes there can be stored codes without triggering a Check Engine Light.

If the truck runs fine when cold, i.e. Open Loop then you would think the fuel pressure is good. But I never anything to chance, I would suggest checking the fuel pressure when the truck is cold and when it warms up.

If the pressure is good then that leads us to operation where the computer (PCM) is relying on sensor input not the default settings of open loop. If the truck is indeed displaying System Pass Code 11 for KOEO and CM then you need to run the Key On Engine Running (KOER) tests.
 
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