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Tiny
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  • 1989 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 101,000 MILES
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?
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 AT 5:27 AM

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Tiny
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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
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Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 AT 5:41 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 AT 6:19 AM
Tiny
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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
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Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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What if I didnt have one?
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Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 AT 6:32 AM

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