84' E150 Van no spark

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Sep 6, 2009 | 05:16 PM

ukuleleplaya

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84' E150 Van no spark

I was driving to work 2 miles from home (cold engine) and it just died. battery was dead after trying to turn it over twice but i think that is a old battery problem. I believe i have the TFI system due to the E core ignition coil. i was told to check the ignition module but on this system i don't think i have one. i also read about the TFI on the distributor but i was early morning and close to home so i couldn't have gotten too hot. Please help before i start replacing everything before i figure this out.

Sep 6, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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a little more 411. 6 cyl. 4.9L, 125K miles. i checked the obvious stuff wires, plugs, cap and rotor.

Sep 7, 2009 | 12:20 AM

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Are all wiring connections secure and in place? Like at the distributor, coil, etc.?

Sep 9, 2009 | 06:36 PM

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It was the TFI ignition module. Mounted at the base of the distributor with 2 7/32 bolts, thermal grease is mandatory or warranty is void. $40 @ Kragens and now I am back on the road.