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EazyE-CPT · 09-28-2002, 08:20 PM

Was a CFI V6, now has a HO V8 from a '86 Mark VII in it. I replaced the computer with a HO one from a 5.0, I replaced the computer wiring harness, front wiring harness etc...

I tried starting the car the other day and it wouldn't start. It cranks fine though and gets fuel.

Spark is only coming out of the coil when the engine first starts to crank, and stops cranking. No other time. I am positive of this as I have tested it many diff ways. So basically no spark makes its way to the plugwires/plugs/engine.

I have replaced the module, and cleaned the pick-up inside the dist...didnt make a diff.

Any ideas as to what could possible cause the coil to only give out spark when the engine first starts cranking and stops cranking?

I need to get this thing running ASAP

Any input is appreciated....

09-28-2002, 08:20 PM	#1
EazyE-CPT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 48	Need help getting my '86 running(V6 - V8 conversion) Was a CFI V6, now has a HO V8 from a '86 Mark VII in it. I replaced the computer with a HO one from a 5.0, I replaced the computer wiring harness, front wiring harness etc... I tried starting the car the other day and it wouldn't start. It cranks fine though and gets fuel. Spark is only coming out of the coil when the engine first starts to crank, and stops cranking. No other time. I am positive of this as I have tested it many diff ways. So basically no spark makes its way to the plugwires/plugs/engine. I have replaced the module, and cleaned the pick-up inside the dist...didnt make a diff. Any ideas as to what could possible cause the coil to only give out spark when the engine first starts cranking and stops cranking? I need to get this thing running ASAP Any input is appreciated....