Starting Problem

bigwhitecobra · 08-21-2005, 05:23 PM

OK here are some quick thoughts. What kind of distributor do you have? If by chance you have a Mallory, there is a good chance the Ignition Control Module is going bad....I should know I've had the same problem before and found out that was the case for me. Not too bad to replace it, but expect to run about $89.

If you have a Ford points style, good luck......I have no clue. Me and points system don't get along.

MSD ignition? Call customer service and they will walk you through the problem.....outside of these, it could be anything, but most likely sounds like a ICM problem. Hope this helps.

Later.

rwhite65 · 08-21-2005, 06:14 PM

So I take it the car turns over, just totally loses spark? How did u figure this out? If you do have the Mallory set-up, when I had to replace my module, I also installed a piece they sell that is suppose to help it last. So far, no problems 4 years and running.
Ryan

stangnut · 08-21-2005, 06:44 PM

yes no spark, I pullled #1 plug wire and used spark tester. turns over but will not start. Plenty of fuel flooded it the first couple of times it happened. It does start to fire for a split sec. when I let the key go back to on. weird huh?

08-21-2005, 06:14 PM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Starting Problem So I take it the car turns over, just totally loses spark? How did u figure this out? If you do have the Mallory set-up, when I had to replace my module, I also installed a piece they sell that is suppose to help it last. So far, no problems 4 years and running. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

08-21-2005, 06:44 PM	#3
stangnut Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Starting Problem yes no spark, I pullled #1 plug wire and used spark tester. turns over but will not start. Plenty of fuel flooded it the first couple of times it happened. It does start to fire for a split sec. when I let the key go back to on. weird huh?

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08-21-2005, 05:23 PM	#1
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Re: Starting Problem OK here are some quick thoughts. What kind of distributor do you have? If by chance you have a Mallory, there is a good chance the Ignition Control Module is going bad....I should know I've had the same problem before and found out that was the case for me. Not too bad to replace it, but expect to run about $89. If you have a Ford points style, good luck......I have no clue. Me and points system don't get along. MSD ignition? Call customer service and they will walk you through the problem.....outside of these, it could be anything, but most likely sounds like a ICM problem. Hope this helps. Later. __________________ 2003 GT White---STOLEN May you burn in hell whoever took it. Dumbazz didn't even get the good engine that was in the garage.