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Aug 13, 2022 | 05:11 PM

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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?

Aug 13, 2022 | 05:12 PM

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heres one fuel pump check-->Part 1 -1993 Fuel Pump Circuit Tests (Ford 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L)
they have 3 test, on that site.
Part 1 -How to Test the Fuel Pump (Ford 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L)
Part 1 -How to Test the Ford Fuel Pump Relay (Green Relay)

Thank you for the link

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

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.

Aug 13, 2022 | 09:25 PM

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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

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

Aug 15, 2022 | 04:27 PM

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https://dakotalithium.com/product/da...UaAqt0EALw_wcB

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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Aug 15, 2022 | 05:48 PM

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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!

Aug 15, 2022 | 05:55 PM

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Wrong, the price is what I was refering to, $600, for that battery.

Aug 15, 2022 | 05:59 PM

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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

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

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.

Aug 15, 2022 | 06:48 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.

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.