Spout?
pedant
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
The SPOUT is a squarish jumper plug that allows the signal from the PIP (pickup inside the distributor) to get to the Powertrain Control Module.
EDIT: I'm sorry to provide bad advice.
The spout is in the path coming from the computer, not the distributor trigger to the computer.
You need to remove it when setting base timing, otherwise the computer is constantly trying to adjust (correct) what you are doing.
I'm not exactly sure where in the harness it is located on a 1990 7.5.
Follow the distributor harness back towards the PCM.
It is likely within inches of the distributor or right near the DS hood hinge by the firewall.
EDIT: I'm sorry to provide bad advice.
The spout is in the path coming from the computer, not the distributor trigger to the computer.
You need to remove it when setting base timing, otherwise the computer is constantly trying to adjust (correct) what you are doing.
I'm not exactly sure where in the harness it is located on a 1990 7.5.
Follow the distributor harness back towards the PCM.
It is likely within inches of the distributor or right near the DS hood hinge by the firewall.
Fleet Owner
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From: Easton,Ks
In 1990 the SPOUT was called the "Timing Test Lead" and was located on the left hand (divers side) at the back of the fender apron.
Spark Output (SPOUT): Desired spark timing information sent from the EEC Computer Module to the ICM (TIF) Module.
The Timing Test Lead is located at location 9A in the below diagram but has a miss print and is calling it a "Level" and not a "Lead".
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Spark Output (SPOUT): Desired spark timing information sent from the EEC Computer Module to the ICM (TIF) Module.
The Timing Test Lead is located at location 9A in the below diagram but has a miss print and is calling it a "Level" and not a "Lead".
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