1986 Ford F150 turns over but no start

1986 FORD F-150
135,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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KURTM1977
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the truck stalled yesterday then could not get it to start up. it cranks over and over but wont start, I used a tester to check for spark and there is no spark. I replaced the coil pack and distributor cap and rotor, still no spark.
Apr 15, 2009 at 9:52 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Have you replaced the distributor module? This is quite common that when it goes bad you get no spark. If you like I could walk you through a test to verify it is bad but you will need a digital multi meter. Let me know what you want to do.
Apr 15, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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KURTM1977
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thanks, could you tell me how to test the module and where it is or what it looks like.
Apr 15, 2009 at 11:03 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok it is an 86 F-150 with a V-8 right. I need to know what V-8 and under the hood there is a sticker that tells you what emissions it has weather it is california or federal and also is it injected or carburated? Get back to me so I can answer you questions and we can go to testing it..
Apr 15, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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