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  1. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Alright, so I'm heading out to my car today, to try to get her runnin' (once again). And, after doing a little reading on how to pull the computer codes (assuming there are any), it appears that the computer will show a code 14 if it is indeed the PIP sensor that has failed. Here's my...
  2. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Alright, check this out. I'm going to attempt to solve my own problem here. First, let's go with what we know: 1) My car will not start due to lack of spark (meaning; there is no spark). 2) However, the car did start/run back in November, although I could not get the motor to rev past idle...
  3. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    In that case, the fusible links that are in the 2 wires going to the starter solenoid must be good, because the car actually 'turns over' whenever I turn the key; it's just that I'm not getting any spark. Isn't that right? The fusible links in the starter solenoid only determine whether or not...
  4. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    There's no spark at the coil, and the car will not start with the spout unplugged. That was one of the first things I tried when running down the checklist. There's no spark at all...anywhere. The TFI's good, the coil's good, and (allegedly) all 5 wires on the spout are reading the correct...
  5. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    It was flashing 3.5, 0, 3.5, 0, 3.5, 0, etc. So, I guess that would be the equivalent of 'blinking', had I been using a test light, correct? :scratch: Two more questions: 1) If an ignition box starts to fail, can it progressively get worse (meaning, the car begins to run rough) before it...
  6. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    So far, I've eliminated the coil, the TFI module, and the ignition switch. And, according to the guy up at the auto parts store, the numbers that I've posted above (pertaining to the five wires that go into the electrical connector) are allegedly right where they should be. So, unless it's a...
  7. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    By the way, if my MSD ignition box were to fail, could that possibly be a reason why I'm not getting any spark?
  8. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    double post
  9. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Alright, so here's the deal: My buddy and I just ran a little test on all of the wires that connect to the spout, which go to the TFI Module. Here's what we've come up with. Maybe somebody can decipher these results and point me in the right direction. We did two tests per wire. One...
  10. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    I'll try that tonight and let you know the outcome.
  11. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    The blue one on top. It doesn't matter though, because I've taken the module to 3 different auto parts stores, and they all said it was fine. Next, I took the coil up to the store, and apparently it's in good working condition also. So, now I'm back to square one. The ignition box is fine...
  12. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Thanks bud. I was actually able to get that mug off with a deep-well 5mm socket and a 1/4" drive. Or was it a 5.5mm? :scratch: I can't remember. :shrug: Either way, I'm pretty confident that this is the problem. The reason I say that, is because my mechanic-friend came over with his...
  13. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Perfect. My last question is this: Do I need to remove the distributor entirely, in order to remove the TFI? Or is it something that can be removed while the distributor is still in place?
  14. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Quick question: If the TFI module was bad, would there not be any spark at the coil as a result? Or would there still be spark at the coil, even if the TFI module was bad?
  15. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Good question. I haven't checked yet.
  16. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Would this also be the reason why my spark plugs are black?
  17. Ike83

    Cranks but doesn't start

    Alright, here's my situation: I've got a 1987 GT (mods listed below) that has been sitting on my mother's business parking lot for quite awhile now. The battery died a year ago, and up until this point, I've never really had a chance to get out there and jump it/start it. That being said, the...
  18. Ike83

    Are the GT40s worth it?

    So, you're saying forget the gasket altogether. What's most important is simply making sure that the intake ports match the head ports...period...gotcha. Now, from what I've read so far (and I haven't gotten to your link yet), porting the heads isn't so much about removing material, as it is...
  19. Ike83

    Are the GT40s worth it?

    When you say outside radius, are you referring to the tiny sliver of metal that you can see hanging over the gasket when the gasket is placed over the head? If you are, then that's really all I plan on doing. I plan on getting rid of that little lip, and then polishing off the rough surface...
  20. Ike83

    Are the GT40s worth it?

    Alright, we ended up pulling the heads off of the Explorer, so my questions are now going to pertain to the process involved with porting and polishing them. How hard is it? I've ported and polished many other things in my day, just not a pair of heads. The way I see it (or so I've...
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