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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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So my truck runs fine since I bought it, then stalls on me one day not to start again. I find that I have no spark so I pick up a couple used TFI modules. I install it and truck starts right up, but running rough. So I pull the distributor out again to try and line up my marks better. I found out too late that getting the module off doesn't mean pulling out the dist. Now when I start it up she just keeps cranking. I rotated engine to tdc I believe and installed dist with rotor pointing to #1 spark lead. I have spark and fuel pressure, not sure how much pressure though. I'm wondering if my timing was out just abit would it just keep turning over or should I expect at least some sort of backfire/fire up? I Pulled the codes with the check engine light method and got 24. Sorry for the long winded post but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks. 91 f150 btw

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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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First off,you need to mark your hamonic balancer with a bright white marking pen @ 10 degrees btdc and turn your crankshaft counterclockwise untill you line up your mark with pointer.then place your rotor at #1 CYLINDER on compression stroke...make sure that #1 plug wire on dist. cap is aligned with rotor..that will get you in the ballpark and should fire-up...use timing light to fine tune...This is how i set mine on my 92 f-150 5.0 works every time
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