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I just aquired a 1988 bronco 2. Its been sitting for a year. The body is really rough but it has a newer drivetrain in it. My plan is it hit some trails with it and then take it for scrap. The guy I bought it from was driving it one day and it just shut off on him. He tried to start it again and all it would be it turn over. When the key is turned on you can here the fuel pump purge and when the engine is cranking you can smell gas at the motor. Where should I start? Coil, distrubuter, bad ground, or maybe the timing?
All pointers appreciated,
Thanks,
Rick
All pointers appreciated,
Thanks,
Rick
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Sounds like the TFI modual on the back of the distributor. I've had two fail in the 10 years I''ve had my truck and these symptoms sound familiar. I know on the FTE site that there are instructions on how to test it but I can't seem to find them. My instincts are not the most scientific diagnosis method but the failure sure sounds familiar. The part is worth about $85 here. I've only used the FoMoCo ones, I'm not sure if there is a jober part or not.
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I guess I'll check and see if I have spark and the correct fuel psi before I go spending money on stuff I do not really need. The guy who gave me the truck mentioned something about the distributor modual but it looks like I'll need a special type of wrench to get that thing out of there. Now I have to places to start looking for the problem.
Thanks for the leads,
Rick
Thanks for the leads,
Rick
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Found it. Here's the link;
http://fords.kilonet.org/ken00/1988T...tionSystem.doc
It's also in the technical info post at the top of the message board. I don't think you need a special tool though. The module just unbolts and slides straight down to detach the spade connectors on the top that plug into the distrubutor. if it checks out okay or if you install a new one don't forget the di-electric grease to insulate it from the heat of the distributor. Typically the grease breaks down over the years and the heat cooks the module. If you have a Haynes manual you can find the procedue on page 5-7.
http://fords.kilonet.org/ken00/1988T...tionSystem.doc
It's also in the technical info post at the top of the message board. I don't think you need a special tool though. The module just unbolts and slides straight down to detach the spade connectors on the top that plug into the distrubutor. if it checks out okay or if you install a new one don't forget the di-electric grease to insulate it from the heat of the distributor. Typically the grease breaks down over the years and the heat cooks the module. If you have a Haynes manual you can find the procedue on page 5-7.
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You can get that tool for the TFI bodule at AutoZone for $5 or $6. It has a knurled **** about the size of a quarter attached to a socket .. works great and you'll be replacing it again if you keep that B2 for a while. I leave a spare in my glovebox.
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Originally Posted by PerfDistIgnition
We offer high quality, performance modules with more dwell time:
http://www.performancedistributors.c...50ignition.htm
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FYI the GP Sorensen EL122 module is only $35. Mine's been good to me.
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Originally Posted by OSin86
That link doesn't even apply to the problem here. If you're going for the shameless plug like this you might want to make it the right part! LMAO
FYI the GP Sorensen EL122 module is only $35. Mine's been good to me.
FYI the GP Sorensen EL122 module is only $35. Mine's been good to me.
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Originally Posted by PerfDistIgnition
If you had scrolled down the page, you would have seen our Dyna-Module for the TFI. We are a site sponsor and the link was not meant as a shameless plug. We were just pointing out to the gentleman that if he needed a module, we do make a high performance version.
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