Ignition Control Module
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Ignition Control Module
There has GOT to be a kit out there I can buy to convert my distributor mounted ICM into a remote mounted ICM (Firewall or somewhere else) with a heatsink.
I just bought an ICM and installed one last month, it went up again. This was a BWD brand replacement. I heard I can add washers between the distributor and ICM but I'm skeptical.
I just bought an ICM and installed one last month, it went up again. This was a BWD brand replacement. I heard I can add washers between the distributor and ICM but I'm skeptical.
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Did you use thermal compound on the new ICM? I would not use washers as a spacer. The mounting area on the distributor acts as a heat sink.
Aftermarket ICMs are known to be short lifers...highly recommend a Ford/Motorcraft.
Aftermarket ICMs are known to be short lifers...highly recommend a Ford/Motorcraft.
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Yes, I did use the dielectric grease that came in the box. I even cleaned both surfaces with alcohol before adding the grease. I know its the same principle as thermal paste on a computer. Unfortunately it still died on me.
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Personally I would take the module back to where you bought it, it should have a warranty. You may have just got a bad one.
Years ago I installed a G P Sorenson ignition module on my "88 f-150 and it is still going. I went to Advance Auto Parts to buy a spare module for my "90 Taurus and requested a G P Sorenson, The Parts guy told me they changed the name to BWD, I assume it's true because on the both boxes there is a sticker that says "assembled in Hong Kong."
Also there was a post a short time ago(maybe on another site) asking about the quality of BWD products, I think everybody thought they were decent quality. Well, good luck whatever you decide to do.
Years ago I installed a G P Sorenson ignition module on my "88 f-150 and it is still going. I went to Advance Auto Parts to buy a spare module for my "90 Taurus and requested a G P Sorenson, The Parts guy told me they changed the name to BWD, I assume it's true because on the both boxes there is a sticker that says "assembled in Hong Kong."
Also there was a post a short time ago(maybe on another site) asking about the quality of BWD products, I think everybody thought they were decent quality. Well, good luck whatever you decide to do.
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I was thinking of putting Arctic Silver 5 but I'm not sure what conditions the AS5 would endure under the hood.
Personally I would take the module back to where you bought it, it should have a warranty. You may have just got a bad one.
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Also there was a post a short time ago(maybe on another site) asking about the quality of BWD products, I think everybody thought they were decent quality. Well, good luck whatever you decide to do.
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Also there was a post a short time ago(maybe on another site) asking about the quality of BWD products, I think everybody thought they were decent quality. Well, good luck whatever you decide to do.
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I suppose you are right. It was hard to turn down a BWD brand ICM when it only coated me 25 bucks. When compared to a Motorcraft brand ICM at around 120 bones. I suppose its one of those times where I should have just gone with the real deal once .
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