Spout = SPark OUT. The timing advance connector from the computer to the ignition module. By removing the plastic bodied jumper connector, you disable any timing advance.

 

The PIP sensor supplies the timing pulse to trigger the TFI and injectors. A failing PIP sensor will sometimes let the engine start if the SPOUT Plug is removed.

The Spout (SPark OUTput) is essentially a "jumper" that completes the circuit w/ the ECU.

 

tryed the spout, nothing so i went ahead and installed the dis cap, rotor, and new wires. its cranking stronger but wont fire up. how ever if u let the truck sit for a while and not mess with it. it will crank but only for a sec and shut right back off. might not even be a full sec

 

Strong spark directly from coil wire, but weak from plug wires?

 

thats the way it was last night, ill have to wait till later to see if anything has changed with that

 

If so, you're loosing it in the ICM (TFI) or PIP sensor (Stator).

The symptoms for either's failure are pretty much identical.

The TFI can be removed & bench tested at most auto part's stores.

the PIP is located inside the Distributor & requires it's removal & disassembly to replace the PIP, then reassembly (not an easy task). Most just replace the distributor as a unit. Do not replace w/ a Cardone brand! PIP's alone run anywhere from $12- $25. depending on brand.

See Link: http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/?p=25

 

Yeah i called autozone and had them pull up a diagram. They said the only thing i havent changed is the restor by the coil, and the pick up something (dont forgot whats it called) inside the dis. Both parts together i think are around $30

 

The resistor isn't applicable to spark loss.
I just discussed the PIP sensor/ Stator. Good luck trying to replace that. I did one. Wouldn't do it again. Better to replace the Distributor, also as I discussed

 

Ill call tomorrow for parts, im at work right now. So nothing i can really do. Thanks for help bro