spark plug problems
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spark plug problems
hey yall
i just installed new plugs, wires, distrubiter cap and button, on my 1990 f-150 they exact way it was, and now its not wanting to start.
its an EFI 302 5.0
any suggestions?
i just installed new plugs, wires, distrubiter cap and button, on my 1990 f-150 they exact way it was, and now its not wanting to start.
its an EFI 302 5.0
any suggestions?
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ok im about to recheck the firing order, if that dont work ill try some more process of elimination.
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Also make sure you're going in the right direction. If I remember, the wires run CounterClockwise when looking at the top of the distributor and the #1 terminal is at or near the cap clip on the R/H side looking from the front of the vehicle.
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frustration
Originally Posted by fmr9
I did this once many years ago on a 289 cu inch, and had the same problem. Turns out I had them in the right order, I just started one hole off.
Was so embarrassing.
Good Luck Frank
Was so embarrassing.
Good Luck Frank
it cranks fine it just wont start
it feels like all the wires are crossed but they arent.
also when i got my engine rebuilt, my cam was installed 180 out. maybe that has something to do with it?
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its efi.
i figured out the problem but its still running rough, i just had the trans. rebuilt a few months ago and havent had any problems, maybe its something to do with the air check valve.
im thinkin towards an exorcism
i figured out the problem but its still running rough, i just had the trans. rebuilt a few months ago and havent had any problems, maybe its something to do with the air check valve.
im thinkin towards an exorcism
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1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 right?
4 8
3 7
2 6
1 5
Front of engine
I'm sure you have it right, but it can't hurt to triple check...
Also have a look around and make sure nothing got unplugged accidentally or forgot to plug back in when you were finished. Since it just started when you changed plugs/wires/cap/rotor, it is most likely something to do with replacing those things.
4 8
3 7
2 6
1 5
Front of engine
I'm sure you have it right, but it can't hurt to triple check...
Also have a look around and make sure nothing got unplugged accidentally or forgot to plug back in when you were finished. Since it just started when you changed plugs/wires/cap/rotor, it is most likely something to do with replacing those things.
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I have a major problem and hope some one can help. I have a 1989 F-250 the plugs must be original as two have rusted to the point were the plugs have broken leaving the grounding electrode stuck in block. I have used an ez out, deep creep heat, cussing and screaming any other ideas outside of the removal of heads