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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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ok so i had spark knock problems seperated the 7 and 8 plug wires not that timeing is correct good thick wires still did it then i replaced the tfi its gone which is good but now when its in the higher rpms its starts freaking out the tach starts jumpin around the engine sounds like its missing horribly when it occurs it occures in the rpm range of 3500 to 4000 didnt do it before i put the new module in dont want to put the old one back in it will start spark knockin again any help is greatly thanked this problem with my igniton just wont go away fix one thing another weird thing comes along
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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OK you've got a Ford V8 between about 1978 to 1990 maybe. Fill in the rest of the details as to what you have and you will get more help faster.

As for the TFI, I thought they were a "go/no-go" item. Not sure if they have a middle ground of failure. Mine worked great right up to the point it quit altogether.

Anyway, do that update and look for more help.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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its an 1989 5.0l v8 302 old tfi module had spark knocking really bad put one in and it took it away but now in the higher rpms its almost like the igntion turns off till i let off the gas tried advancing the timeing no good tried retarding the timeing still no good straight up also no changes
 

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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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This thread will probably moved to the appropriate forum.

That would be either the 87-96 truck forum or the engine series forum that covers the 302.

New parts don't necessarily mean they are good.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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What kinda RPM's are you talking about? The PCM(computer) will have a set rev limiter and you could be hitting that especially if you are doing the reving in neutral.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by smoothhopperator
ok so i had spark knock problems seperated the 7 and 8 plug wires not that timeing is correct good thick wires still did it then i replaced the tfi its gone which is good but now when its in the higher rpms its starts freaking out the tach starts jumpin around the engine sounds like its missing horribly when it occurs it occures in the rpm range of 3500 to 4000 didnt do it before i put the new module in dont want to put the old one back in it will start spark knockin again any help is greatly thanked this problem with my igniton just wont go away fix one thing another weird thing comes along
alright, i do not like using capitals, but you have got to win the no punctuation post award.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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I get about one line into a post like that and just can't deal with it anymore.

If someone can't be bothered to use proper punctuation and capitalization, I can't be bothered to read and reply.

I'm not bashing, just a statement of fact.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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andym, i hope my not using capitals does not bother you. it is my homage to e.e. cummings. the bad punctuation does make me stop reading also.
 
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the engine doesnt have a rev limmiter its driving down the road it does it not in neutral and it didnt do it before i put the new tfi module in the old one made it spark knock im sorry i have no punctuation but i just want my ford to run right here thanks
 
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andym, i hope my not using capitals does not bother you. it is my homage to e.e. cummings. the bad punctuation does make me stop reading also.
Nah, you're cool.
 
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Nah, you're cool.
you too. I see you just reached 3,000 posts. WOW!
 
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