1988 F150 help no spark disconnected single wire sprout test
08-11-2014, 04:58 PM
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1988 F150 help no spark disconnected single wire sprout test
I've done the basic electrical systems check on my truck. Put in new battery, starter, solenoid, and coil. Now I'm stumped, when testing I cannot get a spark when the single sprout wire connect is connect but when reconnected I get spark but engine wont start not even for a few minutes? Is it brain dead at this point? To me I'm separating the actual connection so would assume there would not be a spark....not sure how to proceed? Thanks to anyone who might have some advice. 
11-26-2014, 09:55 AM
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I've done the basic electrical systems check on my truck. Put in new battery, starter, solenoid, and coil. Now I'm stumped, when testing I cannot get a spark when the single spout wire connect is connect but when reconnected I get spark but engine wont start not even for a few minutes? Is it brain dead at this point? To me I'm separating the actual connection so would assume there would not be a spark....not sure how to proceed? Thanks to anyone who might have some advice.
Last edited by RAMAmom; 11-26-2014 at 09:56 AM. Reason: spelling change: SPOUT not sprout
11-26-2014, 01:19 PM
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The more likely cause would be the pickup coil in the distributor. The easiest way to replace that is to replace the whole distributor. Your level of confidence in electrical diagnostics will dictate if you want to diagnose it or just throw parts at it though. Just let me know if you need help tracking it down.