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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Coil problem?

Hello, I swapped a 97 5.8 with fuel injection into an 85 F150 with a 4.9. I am having a problem with the idle. When started cold it will run real rough, this usually lasts for a few seconds before it clears up but sometimes the only thing that will make it clear up is a tap on the coil with a srewdriver handle. I have replaced the coil with no change. There are no trouble codes and the check engine light doesn't come on. Has any one had this problem or have any ideas?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Try tapping on the coil with a MAGIC WAND as opposed to a screwdriver.



















Just kidding....

If tapping on the coil helps, but replacing the coil does not, I would think that an electrical connection to the coil is bad...not the coil itself.
 
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