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bigred90gt · 10-21-2002, 09:05 AM

Mine did exactly the same thing. It was the pickup coil in the distributor. I didn't have a press to get the gear off the shaft, so I bought a new dist and now it runs fine. I don't know of any way to test the pickup coil, but they are only $20.
Caymon

10-21-2002, 09:05 AM	#4
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Mine did exactly the same thing. It was the pickup coil in the distributor. I didn't have a press to get the gear off the shaft, so I bought a new dist and now it runs fine. I don't know of any way to test the pickup coil, but they are only $20. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128