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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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spark problem

Hi i was wondering if anyone can help i have a 1986 f 250 with a 460 i am only getting one spark out of the coil when i turn it over is there anything i can check or replace that is before the coil?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Try the ignition module. Follow the wires from the dist, and they should run over to the fender to a silver box, which is the ignition module. If that turns out not to be the problem, at least you will have a spare you can throw behind the seat.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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is there any way to test it
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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They can test them at the store. They have a machine they plug them into.
 
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schucks oreilly or autozone?
 
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Autozone can, most others also
 
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Thanks alot im gonna try them now which side is it on driver side silver box?
 
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yeah, thats it
 
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