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85 f150 5.0 only runs if distributor is fully retarded

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Old 03-04-2015, 07:48 PM
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Default 85 f150 5.0 only runs if distributor is fully retarded

I just replaced ignition coil and spark plug wires and now it idles rough and dies, when I used a timing light it was 30 degrees off and the truck will only run if it is turned clockwise as far as it will go
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I wonder if perhaps they had the firing order starting with # 1 with #1 on the wrong post and turned the distributor to make it work.
Or did you possibly put #1 on the wrong post - that would cause a problem like you describe.



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