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Nov 7, 2021 | 09:46 PM

DBUTTON14

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302 no start issue

I have a 1980s 302 engine that I put a new distributor on and was running great it had probably 3 hours of good run time and then after that I couldn’t get it to fire I checked the distributor and found a bent rotor. I replaced the rotor and still am not getting a spark. Has anyone had a similar issue and found a solution? Thank you.

This is the old old one

New rotor same everything just different color

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Nov 8, 2021 | 05:32 AM

Franklin2

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Take the module out and get it tested at the store. Here's a link with more info. https://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/upl...EI-Testing.pdf

Nov 8, 2021 | 11:29 AM

DBUTTON14

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Ok I will try that thanks for the tips

Nov 8, 2021 | 02:39 PM

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What bent the rotor? Is the "button" inside the cap intact?

Nov 8, 2021 | 02:41 PM

DBUTTON14

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Yes everything seems to be correct except for this

Nov 10, 2021 | 08:17 AM

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Why did you replace the distributor? Is the replacement an MSD? You probably have a new part that has already failed.

Nov 10, 2021 | 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks

Why did you replace the distributor? Is the replacement an MSD? You probably have a new part that has already failed.

Looks like a HEI conversion distributor. Most likely the engine had one of Ford's early TFI units on it, and it was converted over to a regular ignition system to get rid of the computer.