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1989 FORD F-150
101,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DIRTYRED88
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I just changed the ignition module and had the truck started and when I got it, I was turning the cap. Now it wont start. It’s a 1989 f-150 with a 5.8L. what could be wrong with it now?
Dec 28, 2010 at 5:27 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect the cap and rotor-was the distributor loose when you're turning the cap if so you got it out of time-retime the ignition
Dec 28, 2010 at 5:41 AM
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DIRTYRED88
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how many rotations does the piston 1 have go till top dead center? i dont think the timing is that far off cause it wants wants to start.
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:19 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have a helper crank the engine over while you turn the distributor to make it catch and then time the ignition with a inductive timing lite
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:23 AM
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DIRTYRED88
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what if i didnt have one?
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:32 AM