My engine will not start and run can you help me please?

Tiny
JTMOYER79
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  • 1991 FORD F-150
  • 5.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 166,000 MILES
My truck will turn over but not starting. I have checked and found out that I am not getting spark, I can't hear the fuel pumps turn on and my OBD1 code reader is not working. My initial thought was that my ECM was bad. I just replaced the computer this morning and still nothing.

Thoughts?
Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 2:42 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Here is a link that explains how to retrieve codes on this system without a scan tool. All you need is a test light.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

If you lost spark, my first suspect is the TFI module on the side of the distributor. That is what most people refer to as a spark module. Have you done anything with that part? This sounds like a fuel pump or the fuel pump relay has gone out. When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back. Check out the diagrams (Below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Monday, May 31st, 2021 AT 12:46 PM

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