New to the forum. Have a 1987 two door with the 5.0 L has run wonderfully for the last year and a half. The other day on the way home just died. Started up and ran for about 20 minutes the next evening. Now it cranks but won't start. Get's gas but no spark. Where should I start?
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I'd start with the obvious, like the condition of the cap and rotor.
How did you test to make sure it's getting fuel?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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replace the ignition module.......it's that rectangular looking thing with a plug on it that is attached to the distributor
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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Checked the fuel pressure at the fuel filter. I haven't checked at the injectors just assuming it's there. I checked for spark by connecting a timing light and cranking.
I did check the cap and rotor seems fine, replaced the coil. Is there any way to test the ignition module? I suspect that is the problem but hate to spend the money for nothing.Comment
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TFI module. Its a known failure point on these, and it almost always dies with the same symptoms you describe. Tests aren't usually very accurate, but some stores may have an ignition module tester. I'd still buy a new one even if the old one tests OK tho. They have been known to get intermittent with heat, and the engine will run for a while and die, and not restart until it cools off.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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The TFI module is held in by 2 5.5mm bolts. Some people have had luck fitting thin wall sockets in there to remove the bolts. Others not so lucky. There's a tool you can buy at the parts store specifically for this.Comment
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thanks for the input, i'm going to work on it sunday. wish me luck.Comment
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