You can try pulling the fuel pump relay, and start it on ether. See how it idles, that may give you an idea of if its fuel related ( it idles better) or ignition related (idles the same as before)

 

Can't imagine putting a un-rebuilt carb with 208k on a new engine.

Injectors should be cleaned & tested.

Out of curiosity, what brand of MAP sensor did you install?

 

Yes, the metal soup can is known to rust through on the bottom. Quick check is to pull a vacuum on it, see if it holds. Otherwise remove it for a visual inspection.

Be aware there is another reservoir for the HVAC system located on the evap/blower motor case. The brake booster is a vacuum reservoir too.....


That was two weeks ago. This is the present reality. Things go bad without written notice.

 

ok I'll check those is the evap blower the square canister down on the passenger side near the bumper?

 

No. EVAP = Evaporator meaning the evaporator for trucks with air conditioning.

The reservoir is located on the side of this:

courtesy of Subford

 

How did you set the timing, did you pull the SPOUT connector to do it?

 

Yes..cant set timing with that installed.

 

Ok so i installed all new injectors..Truck will not start for anything.. Its getting fuel and spark..So im baffled it cranks coughs cranks.. My only thought is this new distributor is F'd up..My truck used to start everytime than it threw codes and died randomly for the distributor i replace that and have had nothing but troubles since..Is that a reasonable thought? Also the fuel injectors half were plugged and full of junk.

 

Extremely possible. I started getting alternators checked even new out of the box at the store. I had a few that I put on that would not charge brand new and that's irritating.

 

Are you getting any codes?

 

Just 11....which is frustrating it will not start i put the old distributor back in and still get a cough and cranking

 

What color are the injectors you put in?

 

they are orange just like the originals they are motorcraft Ford ones

 

So i got the distributor 10deg (roughly) Its top dead center and rotor is at number one wire..And all it does is crank so im starting to think maybe im not getting enough spark. So how do i test the ignition coil? I have a multimeter but thats it. Also should i test the starter to make sure its got enough juice flowing?

 

First you should just try spraying starting fluid into the intake and see what it does. Next you should check the fuel pressure.