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Old Oct 29, 2024 | 06:27 PM
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Code 14, Ignition profile pickup?

Didn't start a couple times, now no start, turns over ok.
Recently replaced Ignition control module, could that have failed?
Code 14.
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Old Oct 29, 2024 | 07:03 PM
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Code 14 comes from the pickup inside the distributor. Could be the pickup, could be a connection or wire to the pickup. You can buy a pickup and replace it, but you have to take the distributor apart. You could buy a replacement distirbutor, buy I WOULD NOT buy a rebuilt distributor from the parts stores. They are usually remans from cardone and I have had lots of trouble with those. If you could find a NEW distributor, that would be best, but I do not know if they make such a thing to fit your engine. 2nd best would be to repair your distributor.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2024 | 09:51 AM
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2 new available locally - steel or cast iron gear?

Verified cast iron
$20 more for (apparently) identical unit with a cast iron gear- OEM? The original is long gone
 

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I think only some of the mustang engines had the bronze gear.
 
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Gear

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I think only some of the mustang engines had the bronze gear.
There appeared to be a choice between steel and cast.
For the record, NAPA had a 20% SPOOKY online discount for a new distributor, so I went for the in stock part. It popped right in, and I nailed the placement, timing was right on.

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Glad to hear, your back on the road. That was easy.
 
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