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1991 Ford Bronco Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Distributor, Crankshaft.
Mileage: 86,000 miles.

Asked on May 16, 2012

My bronco wount start

Ok i got a 91 ford bronco 5.8L v8 i replaced the distributor ignition mod. and new plugs and wires new coil and i have spark from the coil bit not from the distribbutor and i think the motor is not at top dead center on the no 1 cylinder. how can i fix it and get it back in timeing. and fix the spark issues

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Replied on May 16, 2012

so you changed distributors?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 16, 2012

yes i did

Tiny Response from truckdrivendaddy
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Replied on May 16, 2012

also replaced cap and rotor too

Tiny Response from truckdrivendaddy
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Replied on May 16, 2012

so when it's on TDC is distributor rotor pointing a #1 spark plug wire?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 16, 2012

im not sure how to tell if the motor is tdc

Tiny Response from truckdrivendaddy
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Replied on May 16, 2012

crankshaft balancer has mark and front chain cover has gauge plate and you can feel piston thru spark plug hole with wire/hanger.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 16, 2012

ok will check it in the am and get back to you

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Replied on May 16, 2012

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Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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Replied on May 16, 2012

ok got the motor tdc and the rotor on the no 1 plug wire but still not firing any ideas? i got spark from the coil to the distributor.

Tiny Response from truckdrivendaddy
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Replied on May 16, 2012

HAVE IGNITION MODULE TESTED

SEE MY ANSWER ON "February 17, 2011" (ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN THE THREAD), LOOK AT #4----AT THIS POST

http://www.2carpros.com/questions/1984-jeep-cherokee-cj7

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