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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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no spark!

I have a 90 f150 with a 4.9l , and a 5 spd. the truck turns over just wont crank up. its not getting no spark. i changed the coil and the control module. still no spark and idea on what it could be? please help
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Change out your distributor
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Ignition switch under the dash mounted on the column would be my guess with out doing any tests or checks.
 
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From: Easton,Ks
If you have power at both small wires on the coil with the key in both the on and start position with a test light (no meter) then as B Dobz said above change out the distributor.
Or replace the PIP sensor (AKA Stator) inside of the distributor you take out and put it back in. You will need to time it with a timing light with the SPOUT removed.
 
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