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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 06:41 PM
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ICM question?

I have a '92 F150 4x4 W/5.0,E4OD. I recently replaced engine with a engine out of a '94+truck, so newer firing order on distributor. The engine runs poorly. Should I be using the original gray ICM or the gray one.
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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The ICM must match the Computer and the trucks wiring.
If you using the `92 wiring and the `92 computer (PCM) then you need to use the Gray ICM.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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I'm using '92 computer and wiring with gray ICM, '94 distributor. Will this combination work?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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Did the '92 truck have a remote TFI originally or have you modified wiring?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 08:12 PM
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I'm new to fords so please excuse my ignorance. The truck has original wiring with ICM mounted in heat sink mounted on inner fender.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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Yeah that is the remote TFI(ignition module), so safe to assume there were no wiring changes including the engine portion correct?

The '94+ motors use the 13726548 firing order and since you are new to fords... cyl #1 is passenger side front, cylinders are numbered 1-4 front to back on the passenger side and 5-8 on the drivers side, and distributor turns counter clockwise.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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That is correct,no wiring changes. This motor does use the newer firing order.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 10:56 PM
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Did you wire the injectors to match the new firing order. I think the 92 is sd batch fire the 95 would MAF sefi.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 06:30 AM
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The injectors are firing correctly, I'm trying to track down a 212 dtc.
 
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You say you are using the 92 PCM.
Your IDM comes from the Ignition coil and passes through a resistor on its way to the PCM over wire #11. A tan wire with a yellow stripe.


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To look at the wiring in block form:

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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Sorry it took so long to respond. What i found is wire going from spout to eec is grounded with no visual damage. Should this terminal show grounded?
 
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I do not recall ever testing the SPOUT with the engine off and the key on.


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