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Just like the topic says, I was driving my truck around yesterday, and today it would not start. I pulled out three plugs and grounded them against the block to see if I had spark. The plugs were pretty wet, but had no spark when the engine cranks over.
I just bought the truck a month ago, and have not bought a service manual for it yet.
Any places I should check that would kill spark on all cylinders?
Bronco recently had a mildly built 429 installed in it. I do not know if the ignition system was swapped over from the orignial 400 that was in the truck, or if it is even compatible.
Any input is greatly appreciated. The weather is perfect right now here in Phoenix, and I'd love to be driving the Bronco around.
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79 Bronco w/ Mercury 429 engine, NO SPARK
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Posted 20 October 2008 - 06:36 PM
What gives? this is a free site, not a factory ford tech line. Its all guys just like you that share info.
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Posted 20 October 2008 - 06:38 PM
If you dont know what you have how can anyone on here help you over the internet. Your first step is find out what you have for an ignition box. What did it come off of.
89 fullsize with 95 front end swap.
460 C6 D60 front, 10.25 rear 4.10 gears
3 inch body lift, 4.5 inch lift from 1 ton swap.
Lund Moonvisor
Korupt Kittens antenna dancer.
93 F350 4door 4wd 7.3 diesel huge beast of a truck
84 F150 351 H.O. C6 2wd (the parts getter)
'03 Expedition 5.4
BFG All Terrains
Always updating so check back heres a link to my superford.org
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460 C6 D60 front, 10.25 rear 4.10 gears
3 inch body lift, 4.5 inch lift from 1 ton swap.
Lund Moonvisor
Korupt Kittens antenna dancer.
93 F350 4door 4wd 7.3 diesel huge beast of a truck
84 F150 351 H.O. C6 2wd (the parts getter)
'03 Expedition 5.4
BFG All Terrains
Always updating so check back heres a link to my superford.org
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Posted 20 October 2008 - 08:29 PM
I understand this is a free site. I practically moderated a "Help me fix it" section on Sportbikes.net for a long while, and I tried to be there to answer questions the best I could, as motorcycles and ATV's are my area of expertise.
I don't know a whole lot about my truck, as I just bought it. That's why I joined this website, so I could get some helpful pointers, as well as being able to help others when I can.
Anyway, it looks to be a stock duraspark ignition box, with a stock looking distributor.
I don't know a whole lot about my truck, as I just bought it. That's why I joined this website, so I could get some helpful pointers, as well as being able to help others when I can.
Anyway, it looks to be a stock duraspark ignition box, with a stock looking distributor.
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Posted 21 October 2008 - 03:14 AM
Does it look something like the one below? If so here is a Duraspark II diagram The problem could be either the ignition module or the pickup coil in the distributor. Also attached is a troubleshooting procedure for a Duraspark II system.
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Parts replacement is not trouble shooting, replacement follows trouble shooting
Broncos are MPVs not SUVs
Communication: I know you think you know what I said, but what you need to know is, I didn't say what I meant.
Some of my pictures at Supermotors http://www.supermotors.net/212
1983 Full Size Bronco with; Ford 8.8" 3.08:1 Rear; Dana 44 3.08:1 Front; WARN Premium locking hubs; 31x10.5's; NP208; Holley 4160 4bbl; MSD 6AL Ignition; MSD Blaster 2 coil;
1978 Saginaw Pump V-Belt Power Steering;
1984 F150 Dash;
1985 351W HO;
1985 Tilt steering wheel;
1993 Mercury Sable 3G 130 Amp Alternator;
1995 F150 doors;
1995 20 inches of rear portion of the tub;
1996 Bronco tail gate;
1996 Eddie Bower Over Head Console;
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 4200 CFM Electric Fan;
Headlight harness upgrade; DRLs; Battery relocated to rear; Under hood fuse box vs fusible links; Upgraded wiring for rear window to 10 AWG;
Always under restoration
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 09:57 PM
Corbin11, on Oct 20 2008, 08:38 AM, said:
Just like the topic says, I was driving my truck around yesterday, and today it would not start. I pulled out three plugs and grounded them against the block to see if I had spark. The plugs were pretty wet, but had no spark when the engine cranks over.
I just bought the truck a month ago, and have not bought a service manual for it yet.
Any places I should check that would kill spark on all cylinders?
Bronco recently had a mildly built 429 installed in it. I do not know if the ignition system was swapped over from the orignial 400 that was in the truck, or if it is even compatible.
Any input is greatly appreciated. The weather is perfect right now here in Phoenix, and I'd love to be driving the Bronco around.
I just bought the truck a month ago, and have not bought a service manual for it yet.
Any places I should check that would kill spark on all cylinders?
Bronco recently had a mildly built 429 installed in it. I do not know if the ignition system was swapped over from the orignial 400 that was in the truck, or if it is even compatible.
Any input is greatly appreciated. The weather is perfect right now here in Phoenix, and I'd love to be driving the Bronco around.
iam new to site but have owned alot of fords .i would check module as these get hot and give up .if u replace it put some washers under it to get it off fender and let air under it.good luck
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