Electronic Ignition Problems - Help!
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Electronic Ignition Problems - Help!
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I have a 1983 F100 with a 302 and automatic transmission. Previous owner installed an electronic ignition. The problem I am having is that I am getting backfires and really no power. Mostly happens right after I start the truck. I think the backfire and no power is because the electronic ignition has a problem. I can get the truck to run fine if I shut it off, coast, and then re-start it.
I pulled the distributor cap and cleaned it. The only other thing that looks different is that the coil appears to be stock.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Kevin
I have a 1983 F100 with a 302 and automatic transmission. Previous owner installed an electronic ignition. The problem I am having is that I am getting backfires and really no power. Mostly happens right after I start the truck. I think the backfire and no power is because the electronic ignition has a problem. I can get the truck to run fine if I shut it off, coast, and then re-start it.
I pulled the distributor cap and cleaned it. The only other thing that looks different is that the coil appears to be stock.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Kevin
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I am having trouble figuring out the make of the system. When I pulled the distributor cap I saw what is a round series of magnets. The other thing is that the base (right below the cap) has a square part that bulges out. I don't think it is a Petronix or MSD.
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Originally Posted by kpromano
I am having trouble figuring out the make of the system. When I pulled the distributor cap I saw what is a round series of magnets. The other thing is that the base (right below the cap) has a square part that bulges out. I don't think it is a Petronix or MSD.
Does your distributor have a vacuum advance canister with a vacuum hose connected to it?
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Hello, I have photos but can't post for some reason. If you would be willing to look at the photos and possibly help me I would really appreciate it. Send me an email at kpromano105@gmail.com
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