you check the 42 pin harness where it can rub the valve cover and eventually rub thru wire and short?

 

yes checked it thoroughly wiggled all the wiring worked myself back to the pcm, I am thinking I didn’t get it installed fully so taking it apart and reinstalling it

 

Not reading the PCM may be as simple as the fuse for the power port, fuel bowl heater and PCM being blown. Check it for continuity or replace it.

Is your fuel bowl heater unplugged by chance?

I am really hoping you don't have a bent pin or a burnt connection, but you are doing the right thing by removing it to inspect it. Use some dielectric grease or something around the outer seal in order to allow for easy installation. Make sure the bolt is tight, not angry gorilla tight, just snugged up.

Let us know what you find while you are giving the PCM and harness a shakedown.

Lastly, you can hold your beer while you leap off the high dive as long as it is a can and not a bottle...

 

Not sure how I even managed this but apparently the pcm was not fully seated!

I am feeling rather lucky I didn’t fry my pcm

 

nice when the fixes are easy and free. cheers for not throwing parts at it and diagnosing it

 

i have to say that you guys here at FTE help to calm me down and take things logically, it makes a world of difference!

 

You are quite lucky sir! Well done on getting it sorted out in short order and on your tight timeline.

This is a great community that will watch you jump off the high dive with a beer in your hand if you want us to. But, we will also be there for you when you belly flop and need a hand getting out of the pool.

 

I'm a bit OT here, but -
"2002 F250 crewcab longbed 4x4
finally named her Vivian!"

Pat Brady's 46 jeep was Nellybelle.
I never named a truck before, but I am considering naming mine Jezebel!

 

vivian is the hooker from pretty woman that became a lady in the end

 

Glad you figured it out!

So just to be clear, you didn’t have the PCM harness plugged in all the way?
Sounds like you got really lucky!