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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by torq'ta 5 8
spout is by distributor, near ICM, you unplug it, and it removes the PCM, from controlling spark
Oh cool thank you that's photo helped a lot should I try to start it after unplugging it?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 05:12 PM
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Thank you for the link
 
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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 09:03 PM
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I tested the spout when it's plugged in no spark when it's unplugged I get spark. Still have a pump issue but I can't hear any of the 3 relays make a click under the hood any ideas thank you for the help
 
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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 09:10 PM
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You have the symptoms of a bad PCM computer. Remove it and check the capacitors for leaking.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sandymane
You have the symptoms of a bad PCM computer. Remove it and check the capacitors for leaking.
Oh boy the PCM is the main computer right? If so can I get some photos of where this is located please how would one go about checking it for leakage? Any idea what causes a PCM to leak? Thanks for the help
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 04:25 PM
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Yep it's the main computer it exploded I wonder if the car crash in passenger front hurt it or if my Dakota lithium DL 60+ battery did it https://admiredselection.com/product...QaAm0qEALw_wcB
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 04:27 PM
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https://dakotalithium.com/product/da...UaAqt0EALw_wcB
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 05:37 PM
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Son-of-a-******, for a battery, going in a 25yr old truck, how long do they last...wow!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by torq'ta 5 8
Son-of-a-******, for a battery, going in a 25yr old truck, how long do they last...wow!
No one said that battery was that old nice one for jumping to conclusions lmao!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 05:55 PM
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Wrong, the price is what I was refering to, $600, for that battery.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by torq'ta 5 8
Wrong, the price is what I was refering to, $600, for that battery.
Oh my bad it's been a crazy week, I have 2 use em both in my 85 f250 with a 6.9 idi
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 06:09 PM
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I just wonder if the lofepo4 battery could have caused it even though it's supposed to be a drop in
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 06:26 PM
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I would lean toward 30 yr old PCM, got any pics of it, ever been wet, in floor board, some leaked water out of the cowl.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by torq'ta 5 8
I would lean toward 30 yr old PCM, got any pics of it, ever been wet, in floor board, some leaked water out of the cowl.
Oh, I've got just two until I can pull it tomorrow, far as I know it's never been wet that being said I do live on a dirt road in western Montana, not that I noticed.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 06:51 PM
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